Question

Why is -5/8 bigger than -6/10​

Answer 1

Same the denominator

Take LCM of 8&10

LCM of 8 and 10 = 40

`- (5)/(8) = (5)/(8) * (4)/(4)`=
`\sf {( - 25)/(40)}`

And

`\sf{ ( - 6)/(10) = ( - 6)/(10) * (4 )/(4) }`
`\sf{= (24)/(40)}`

So,

`\sf{ ( - 5)/(8) < ( - 6)/(10) }`

Answer 2

Explanation:

LCM of 8 and 10 = 40

`(-5)/(8)=(-5*5)/(8*5)=(-25)/(40)\\\\\\(-6)/(10)=(-6*4)/(10*4)=(-24)/(40)\\\\\\(-25)/(40) \ < (-24)/(40)\\\\(-5)/(8) \ < (-6)/(10)`