Is 259 greater than 279?
Let us convert 279 into improper fraction
we know that
Fraction=whole×denominator+numeratordenominator
Given Whole=2 Numerator =7 Denominator =9
Fraction=whole×denominator+numeratordenominatorFraction=(2×9)+79Fraction=18+79Fraction=259
Let the fraction be 259 and 259
On comparing, 259=259
Hence, 259equal 279
Question 55
49 is greater than 163.
The number −49 is greater than −79.
-12 is greater than -9. State whether True/False.