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 and -1/5

Since -1 > -2

So, -2/5 < -1/5

(ii) -5/7 and -3/7

Since -5 < -3

So, -5/7 < -3/7

(iii)

2/9 and -5/11

Note :- That all positive fraction are greater than negative fraction.

So, 2/9 > -5/11

Answer 2

• (i) −2/ 5 < −1 /5 since -2 < -1 and denominators are same
• (ii) −5/ 7 < −3 /7 since -5 < -3 and denominators are same
• (iii) 2 /9 > −5 /11 as comparing negative and positive numbers