Question

Choose the correct word and fill in the blank:

$\frac{-3}{5}$ is ……… than $0$.

• A. greater
• B. smaller

Answer 1

Given rational numbers are $\frac{-3}{5}$ and $0$.

$\frac{-3}{5}$ is negative.

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

Therefore, $\frac{-3}{5}$ is smaller than $0$.