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Question
Find the odd one out of the following and give reason.
Options
`(-4)/(3)`
`(-7)/6`
`(-10)/3`
`(-8)/7`
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Solution
`bb((-7)/6)`
Explanation:
(a) `(-4)/3`
Addition of numerator and denominator is –4 + 3 = –1
(b) `(-7)/6`
Addition of numerator and denominator is –7 + 6 = –1
(c) `(-10)/3`
Addition of numerator and denominator is –10 + 3 = –7
(d) `(-8)/7`
Addition of numerator and denominator is –8 + 7 = –1
Except (b), all others have the same sum i.e., –1.
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