Question

RATIONAL NUMBERS

1. Write the following rational numbers in ascending order:
(a) −7/4,−5/12,−3/16,−3/8
(b) −2/9,−4/3,−5/18

Answer 1

a) -7/4 , -5/12 , -3/8 , -3/16

b) -4/3 , -5/18 , -4/18



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Answer 2

(a) -7/4 × 12/12= -84/48
-5/12 × 4/4= -20/48
-3/16 × 3/3= -9/48
-3/8 × 6/6= -18/48
now here the ascending order is
-7/4 < -5/12 < -3/8 < -3/16
(b)-2/9 × 2/2= -4/18
-4/3 × 6/6=-24/18
-5/18 × 1 = -5/18
here the ascending order is
-4/3 <-5/18 < -2/9