which of the two rational number is greater in the given pair? 7/-9 or -5/8
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The pair 7/-9 is greater than -5/8.
Explanation:
L.C.M of 9 and 8 is 8×9 = 72
Now, Multiply both pairs to get denominator as 72.
7×8/-9×8 = 56/-72 = -(56/72)
-5×9/8×9 = -45/72 = -(45/72)
As 56 is greater than 45 and both pairs have negative sign.
The greater number is 7/-9.
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Explanation:
L.C.M of 9 and 8 is 8×9 = 72
Now, Multiply both pairs to get denominator as 72.
7×8/-9×8 = 56/-72 = -(56/72)
-5×9/8×9 = -45/72 = -(45/72)
As 56 is greater than 45 and both pairs have negative sign.
The greater number is 7/-9.
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