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Arrange the following rational numbers in descending order. 5/8 ,-11/15 , 17/(-24) ,7/12​
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Arrange the following rational numbers in descending order. 5/8 ,-11/15 , 17/(-24) ,7/12​

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Least common denominator is 120.
5/8 = 75/120
-11/15 = -88/120
17/(-24) = -85/120
7/12 = 70/120

75 > 70 > -85 > -88

5/8 > 7/12 > 17/(-24) > -11/15
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