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Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 8: Rational Numbers - Problems and Solutions
Question 72

Question. 72

Arrange the rational numbers \(-\dfrac{7}{10}, \dfrac{5}{-8}, \dfrac{2}{-3}, -\dfrac{1}{4}, -\dfrac{3}{5}\) in ascending order.

Answer:

-\dfrac{7}{10}, -\dfrac{2}{3}, -\dfrac{5}{8}, -\dfrac{3}{5}, -\dfrac{1}{4}

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Convert to decimals for comparison: -0.7, -0.66, -0.625, -0.6, -0.25. Then arrange.