Math, asked by thakretrupti1997, 8 months ago

compare the following rational numbers by making like terms -3/14 and -5/21

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Answered by manishm758

18

Step-by-step explanation:

L.C.M of 14 and 21 = 84

Now,

-3 / 14 = ( - 3 × 6 ) / ( 14 × 6 ) = -18 / 84

- 5 /21 = ( - 5 × 4 ) / ( 21 × 4 ) = - 20 / 84

As, -18 > -20

implies, ( - 18 / 84 ) > ( - 20 / 84 )

Hence, - 3 / 14 is greater than - 5 / 21

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