Question

Which is smaller out of 5 by -6 and -7 by 12?

Answer 1

Answer:

5/-6 is smaller than -7/12.

Explanation:

5/-6 = -5/6

LCM of 6 and 12 = 12

-5/6 = (-5*2) / (6*2) = -10/12

-10/12 < -7/12

Hence, 5/-6 is smaller than -7/12.

Answer 2

Answer:

-5/6 is smaller than -7/12