Question

Which is greater -4/5 or -7/8​

Answer 1

To find the greater fraction, we can use the butterfly method.

• Cross multiply the numerator by the denominator.

`(-(4)/(5) )(- (7)/(8) )`

`-(4*8)/(5*7)=(32)/(35)`

Therefore,
`-(4)/(5)` is greater than
`-(7)/(8)`.

Answer 2

-7/8 is greater

Explanation:

-4/5=-0.8

-7/8=-0.875