Question

which is smaller between-:
a) -7/12 and -3/15
b) 15/22 and 7/13​

Answer 1

Answer:

The smaller among is :-

(a) -3/15

(b) 15/22

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

A)-7/12 and -3/15

{ Make the denominators equal by finding LCM and multiplying }

LCM=  60

= -7x5/ 12x5 and -3x4/ 15x4

= -35/60 and -20/60

⇒ -20/60 > -35/60

B) 15/22 and 7/13​

LCM = 286

= 15x13/ 22x13 and 7x22/ 13x22

= 195/286 and 154/286

⇒ 195/286 > 154/286

Note: There will not be a problem if you write it as 195/286 is greater than 154/286 instead of 15/22 and 7/13. They are the same

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