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Find the largest and the smallest rational numbers among the following. (i) −4\7 , −7 \15 and −7\4

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Final answer:

To find the largest and smallest rational numbers among the given options, convert them to a common denominator and compare. The largest rational number is -28/60, and the smallest rational number is -105/60.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the largest and smallest rational numbers among the given options, you need to convert them all to a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 60.

Converting the three options to their equivalent fractions with a denominator of 60, we get:

  1. -4/7 = -34/60
  2. -7/15 = -28/60
  3. -7/4 = -105/60

The largest rational number is -28/60, and the smallest rational number is -105/60.

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