Compare $-\dfrac{4}{5}$ and $-\dfrac{3}{4}$.

Compare $-\dfrac{4}{5}$ and $-\dfrac{3}{4}$.
  1. $-\dfrac{4}{5} < -\dfrac{3}{4}$
  2. $-\dfrac{4}{5} > -\dfrac{3}{4}$
  3. Equal
  4. Cannot say

Solution

$|-4/5|=0.8 > 0.75=|-3/4|$, both negative, so $-4/5$ smaller.

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