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-1.6, 5/2, -7/8, 0.9, -6/5 from least to greatest

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Answer:

starting with least...

-1.6

-6/5

-7/8

9/10

5/2

...to greatest.

Explanation:

start by putting the decimals into fractions:

-1.6 = -8/5

0.9 = 9/10

and then find a common denominator to compare them fairly.

the number that they all end up going into is 40, which will be your common demoninator.

-8/5 (aka -1.6) = -64/40

5/2 = 100/40

-7/8 = -35/40

9/10 (aka 0.9) = 36/40

-6/5 = -48/40

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