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19 May, 21:46

Which is bigger, - 7/12 or - 5/9?

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  1. 19 May, 21:49
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    Make bottom number same

    12=2*2*3

    9=3*3

    LCD=2*2*3*3=36

    -7/12 times 3/3=-21/36

    -5/9 times 4/4=-20/36

    the farther a number is on the number line to the left, the bigger it is

    -20/36 is closer to left

    -5/9=-20/36

    -5/9 is bigger
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