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Which of the two rational numbers is greater in the given pair? |
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Answer» Step-by-step explanation: The fraction can be expressed as −9×−1 7×−1
= 9 −7
The LCM of the DENOMINATORS 9 and 8 is 72. So by MULTIPLYING with the denominator we get, 9 −7
= 9×8 −7×8
= 72 −56
And, 8 −5
= 8×9 −5×9
= 72 −45
Since, 72 −56
< 72 −45
∴ 8 −5
> −9 7
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