Question

Compare the numbers:



a) − 8/10 , -26/4

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

order to compare any two rational numbers, we can use the following steps:

Step I: Obtain the given rational numbers.

Step II: Write the given rational numbers so that their denominators are positive.

Step III: Find the LCM of the positive denominators of the rational numbers obtained in step II.

Step IV: Express each rational number (obtained in step II) with the LCM (obtained in step III) as common denominator.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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$\frac{ - 8}{10} \: and \: \frac{ - 26}{4}$

To compare two fractions we have to find it's LCM.

LCM of 10 and 4= 20

$\frac{ - 8}{10} \times \frac{2}{2} = \frac{ - 16}{20} \\ \frac{ - 26}{4} \times \frac{5}{5} = \frac{ - 130}{20}$

$\frac{ - 16}{20} > \frac{ - 130}{20}$

Therefore,

$\frac{ - 8}{10} > \frac{ - 26}{4}$