Question

Question 38
$\frac{-5}{7}$ is ___ than - 3

Answer 1

Greater
First, we convert the given rational number into like denominator. Now, LCM of 7 and 1 = 7
$-3=\frac{-3\times 7}{7}$ [on multiplying and dividing by 7]
$=\frac{-21}{7}$
As, $\frac{-5}{7}>\frac{-21}{7}$
i.e. $\frac{-5}{7}>-3$
Hence, $\frac{-5}{7}$ is greater than -3