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Identify the bigger one among the following:-4/9 , -5/12 , -7/18 , -2/3A) -7/18B) -5/12C) -2/3D) -4/9

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Correct option is (A) -7/18

LCM of 9, 12, 18 and 3 is 36.

So, we have to find equivalent numbers to given rational numbers whose denominator is 36.

So, we can compare between these numbers.

\(\frac{-4}{9}=\frac{-4}{9}\times\frac44=\frac{-4\times4}{9\times4}=\frac{-16}{36},\)

\(\frac{-5}{12}=\frac{-5}{12}\times\frac33=\frac{-5\times3}{12\times3}=\frac{-15}{36},\)

\(\frac{-7}{18}=\frac{-7}{18}\times\frac22=\frac{-7\times2}{18\times2}=\frac{-14}{36}\) and

\(\frac{-2}3=\frac{-2}3\times\frac{12}{12}=\frac{-2\times12}{3\times12}=\frac{-24}{36}.\)

Since, -24 < -16 < -15 < -14

\(\Rightarrow\) \(\frac{-24}{36}<\frac{-16}{36}<\frac{-15}{36}<\frac{-14}{36}\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(\frac{-2}{3}<\frac{-4}{9}<\frac{-5}{12}<\frac{-7}{18}.\)

Thus, biggest number among all given rational numbers is \(\frac{-7}{18}.\)

Correct option is  A) -7/18



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