Question

Choose the correct word and fill in the blank:

$\frac{-2}{5}$ is ……… than $\frac{3}{5}$.

• A. greater
• B. smaller

Answer 1

Given rational numbers are $\frac{-2}{5}$ and $\frac{3}{5}$.

$\frac{-2}{5}$ is negative and $\frac{3}{5}$ is positive.

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

Therefore, $\frac{-2}{5}$ is smaller than $\frac{3}{5}$.