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Answer:


-5(2)/(8)>-5(7)/(8)

Explanation:

Given:

The given mixed fractions are:


-5(2)/(8)\ and\ -5(7)/(8)

Both the mixed fractions have the whole part same as -5. Now, in order to compare the two, we have to compare their fractional parts
(2)/(8) and
(7)/(8).

As the denominators of both the fractions are same and equal to 8.

For same denominators of two positive fractions, the numerator with a greater value has a larger fraction.

For same denominators of two negative fractions, the numerator with a smaller value has a larger fraction.

Here, both the fractions are negative, so the numerator that is smaller has the larger fraction.

Here, 2 is less than 7. So, the fraction
-5(2)/(8) is greater than that of
-5(7)/(8).

Therefore,
-5(2)/(8)>-5(7)/(8)

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