Question
Which is greater in $\frac{-1}{4}, \frac{1}{4}$
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Answer
Since the denominators are the same comparing the numerators
$1 > -1$
Thus,$\frac{1}{4}>-\frac{1}{4}$
$1 > -1$
Thus,$\frac{1}{4}>-\frac{1}{4}$
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