Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8MATHSRational Numbers1 Mark
Question
$\frac{-5}{7}$ is _____ than $-3.$
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Answer
$\frac{-5}{7}$ is $ > $ than $-3.$ Solution: First we convert the given rational number into like denominator.
Now, $LCM$ of and $1 = 7.$
$-3=\frac{-3\times7}{7}$
$[$On multiolying and dividing by $7]$
$=\frac{-21}{7}$ As, $\frac{-5}{7}>\frac{-21}{7}$ i.e. $\frac{-5}{7}>-3$
Hence, $-\frac{5}{7}$ is greater than $-3.$
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