Question

Compare: (i) −2/ 5 and −1 /5 (ii) −5/ 7 and −3 /7 (iii) 2 /9 and −5 /11

Answer 1

Explanation:

• -2/5 < -1/5

-2<-1 and denominators are same

• -5/7<-3/7

-5<-3

• 2/9>-5/11

positive number is always greater than negative numbers as they come after negative numbers.