Question

Arrange the following rational numbers in ascending order: (A) $-\frac{4}{5}$ (B) $-\frac{5}{12}$ (C) $-\frac{7}{18}$ (D) $-\frac{2}{3}$

Accepted Answer

C. Convert each fraction to decimal: (A) $-\frac{4}{5} = -0.80$ (B) $-\frac{5}{12} \approx -0.416$ (C) $-\frac{7}{18} \approx -0.388$ (D) $-\frac{2}{3} \approx -0.666$ Ascending order (smallest to largest): $$-0.80 < -0.666 < -0.416 < -0.388$$ $$(A) < (D) < (B) < (C)$$

Ascending order of rational numbers

Explanation

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