Question

Which is the smaller rational number : -5/8 or -7/18??
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Answer 1

-7/18

Step-by-step explanation:

1. LCM of 18 and 8 = 72
2. Divide 8 by 72 and other side divide 18 by 72
3. Then multiply-5×9 and on other side multiply-7×4
4. Then compare them and you will got -45/72 and other side-21/72
5. Thus -21/72 is greater then -45/72
6. So,-7/18 is greater

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