Question

Q9: Compare and put appropriate sign (a)
-8/ 9 and4 /-5​

Answer 1

Answer:

-8/9 = {(-8)*5}/(9*5) = -40/45

And, 4/(-5) = -4/5 = {(-4)*9}/(5*9) = -36/45

Now, it's clear that -40/45 < -36/45 (because, -40< -36)

Therefore, -8/9 < -4/5.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

-8/9, -5/4

(-8/9) x 5 (LCM = 36) = -40/45

(-4/5) x 9 (LCM = 36) = -36/45

-40/45 < -36/45

hence

-8/9 < -4/5