Is -4/5 is larger than -5/4. Is the following statement true or false

Solution:

Given two numbers -4/5 and -5/4

We know that in a negative timeline, the number closer to zero is higher.

So, here -4/5 which is 1/5 lesser than -1 and closer to zero

-5/4 can be written as -1 1/4 which is 1/4 greater than -1.

Therefore, -4/5 is larger than -5/4

✦ Try This: Is 1/4 greater than 3/4

1/4 is one fourth part of 1 where as 3/4 is three times of one fourth part of 1

Hence, 3/4 is greater than 1/4.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Sample Problem 7

Is -4/5 is larger than -5/4. Is the following statement true or false

Summary:

-4/5 is greater than -5/4

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