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प्रश्न
`(-5)/7` is ______ than –3.
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उत्तर
`(-5)/7` is greater than –3.
Explanation:
First, we convert the given rational number into like denominator.
Now, LCM of 7 and 1 = 7.
`-3 = (-3 xx 7)/7` ...[On multiplying and dividing by 7]
= `(-21)/7`
As, `(-5)/7 > (-21)/7`
i.e. `(-5)/7 > - 3`
Hence, `(-5)/7` is greater than –3.
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