how to compare of rational numbers with example
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Answer:
In order to compare any two Rational Numbers, use the following steps :
1) Obtain the given rational numbers.
2) Write the given rational numbers so that their denominators are positive.
3) Find the LCM of the denominators.
4) Make the denominators same using LCM.
5) Now, compare the numerators and give then proper inequality sign.
Some solved examples :
1) Which of the two rational numbers 3 / 5 and
– 2 / 3 is greater ?
Solution :
As here one rational number is positive and other is negative. And we know that positive numbers are always greater than the negative numbers. So 3 / 5 > - 2 / 3.
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2) Which of the two rational numbers 5 / 7 and 2 / 5 is greater?
Solution :
The denominators of 5 /7 and 2 / 5 are positive and different. So find the LCM of 7 and 5, which is 35.
5 / 7 = ( 5 x 5 ) / ( 7 x 5 ) = 25 / 35
2 / 5 = ( 2 x 7) / ( 5 x 7) = 14 / 35
From the above its clear that 25 / 35 is greater than 14 / 35.
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