Question

Which of the two rational numbers −4/
9
and 5/
−12

is greater?​

Answer 1

Answer:

-4/9

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

-4 / 9 and - 5 / 12

method 1

make the denominator same

LCM of 9 and 12 = 36

-4/9 × 4 /4 = - 16 / 36

- 5 / 12 × 3 /3 = - 15 / 36

clearly

$\frac{ - 16}{36} < \frac{ - 15}{36}$

method 2

- 4 / 9 = -0.444

- 5 /12 = - 0. 41

so

- 0.44 < -0.41

-4/9 < -5/12

so, -5/12 is greater

hope it help