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Which of the two rational number (5/9) or (-3/8) grater in the pairs? |
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Answer» (5/9) or (-3/8) The LCM of the denominators 9 and 8 is 72 ∴ (5/9) = [(5×8)/ (9×8)] = (40/72) and (-3/8) = [(-3×9)/ (8×9)] = (-27/72) Now, 40 > -27 ⇒ (40/72) > (-27/72) Hence, (5/9) > (-3/8) ∴ 5/9 is greater. |
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