Question

Insert correct sign (<,> or =)
i) -4/9 _________ -7/17
ii) 5/-9 _________ -8/12

Answer 1

Answer:

i) <

Step-by-step explanation:

$i) \: lcm \: of \: 9 \: and \: 17 \\ = 153 \\ \frac{ - 4}{9} \times \frac{17}{17} = \frac{ - 68}{153} \\ \\ \frac{ - 7}{17} \times \frac{9}{9} = \frac{ - 63}{153} \\ \\ \frac{ - 68}{153} | < | \frac{ - 63}{153} \\ \\ \frac{ - 4}{9} | < | \frac{ - 7}{17}$