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Is -2/3 greater then 1 2/4

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Answer: 1 2/4 is greater than -2/3

Step-by-step explanation: A positive number is always greater than a negative number, even when dealing with fractions

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Answer: No

Explanation:

Because 1 2/4 = 6/4 = 3/2 or 1.5

When the other one is a negative fraction which is very obviously that 1 2/4 is greater than -2/3

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