Question

Question 31

In the following question, fill in the blanks with correct symbol >, < or =.

$\frac{7}{-8}$ ___ $\frac{8}{9}$

Answer 1

Given rational numbers are $\frac{7}{-8}$ and $\frac{8}{9}$
Since, $\frac{7}{-8}=\frac{-7}{8}$ is negative rational number and $\frac{8}{9}$ is a positive rational number.
Also, every positive rational number is greater than the negative rational number.
Hence, $\frac{7}{-8}<\frac{8}{9}$