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Question
Fill in the box with the correct symbol >, < or =.
`(-9)/7 square 4/(-7)`
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Solution
`(-9)/7` < `4/(-7)`
Explanation:
Given rational numbers are `(-9)/7` and `4/(-7)`. Since, both fractions have same denominator, the fraction which have greater numerator is greater. But in a negative number, the numerator which is smaller is the greater number.
Hence, `(-9)/7` < `4/(-7)`.
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