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Which symbol correctly compares these fractions? −4/5 −8/9

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Answer:

-4/5 > -8/

-4/5 greater than -8/

User Mahyard
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Answer:

" > "

Explanation:

-4/5=4x9 5×9

-4/5 = - 36/ 45

-8/9=8×5 9×5

-8/9 =-40/45

-36/ 45 > -40/45

-4/5 > -8/9

in this case - 4/5 is closer to 0

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