7/-8 _ 8/9. Fill in the boxes with the correct symbol >,< or =.

Solution:

Given the numbers are 7/-8 and8/9.

We have to compare the numbers and fill the boxes with suitable symbols.

7/-8 is a negative number

8/9 is a positive number

We know that a positive number is greater than a negative number.

Therefore, -7/8 < 8/9.

✦ Try This: 7/-5 _ 4/7. Fill in the boxes with the correct symbol >,< or =.

Given the numbers are 7/-5 and 4/7.

We have to compare the numbers and fill the boxes with suitable symbols.

7/-5 is a negative number

4/7 is a positive number

We know that a positive number is greater than a negative number.

Therefore, 7/-5 < 4/7.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 9

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Problem 31

7/-8 _ 8/9. Fill in the boxes with the correct symbol >,< or =.

Summary:

-7/8 < 8/9

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• 3/7 _ -5/6. Fill in the boxes with the correct symbol >,< or =
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