Question

Out of the rational numbers $\frac{-5}{11},\frac{-5}{12},\frac{-5}{17}$, which is greater ?

• A. $\frac{-5}{11}$
• B. $\frac{5}{-12}$
• C. $\frac{-5}{17}$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{-5}{17}$

$\frac{-5}{11},\frac{-5}{12},\frac{-5}{17}$
$\because$ All have same numerator. Sothe rational number having theleast denominator is the greatest.But here all have negative sign.So, the number having greatestdenominator is greater. Hence, $\frac{-5}{17}$ is greater