Question

Choose the correct word and fill in the blank:

$\frac{-1}{2}$ is ……… than $\frac{1}{5}$.

• A. greater
• B. smaller

Answer 1

Given rational numbers are $\frac{-1}{2}$ and $\frac{1}{5}$.

$\frac{-1}{2}$ is negative and $\frac{1}{5}$ is positive.

We know that every negative rational number is less than every positive rational number.

Therefore, $\frac{-1}{2}$ is smaller than $\frac{1}{5}$.