Question

Compare the rational numbers -4/9and 5/-12​

Answer 1

Answer:

-4/9 < -5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

To compare the rational no. s we have to make their denominators equal..

LCM of 9 and 12 is 36.

-4/9=-4*4/9*4

=-16/36

-5/12=-5*3/12*3

=-15/36

Now,

among -16/36 and -15/36

-16/36 < -15/36

So, -4/9 < -5/12.