Question

Find the greater of the two -12/5 and 4/9
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Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,

2

5

=

2 × 9

5 × 9

=

18

45

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,

4

9

=

4 × 5

9 × 5

=

20

45

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

18

45

<

20

45

or

2

5

<

4

9

Answer 2

Answer:

-12/5 is smaller than -4/9

Step-by-step explanation:

-12/5 and 4/9

lcm

-108/45 and 20/45

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