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Question
The two rational numbers lying between –2 and –5 with denominator as 1 are ______ and ______.
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Solution
The two rational numbers lying between –2 and –5 with denominator as 1 are –3 and –4.
Explanation:
`-3, -4 : -2 = (-2)/1` and `-5 = (-5)/1`
We know, `(-2)/1 > (-3)/1 > (-4)/1 > (-5)/1`
or –2 > –3 > –4 > –5
Hence, two rational numbers between –2 and –5 are –3 and –4.
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