Question

Select the lesser of the two given numbers.
negative three fourths
​, negative four fifths
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Part 1
Which is the lesser of the two​ numbers?

Answer 1

To determine which is the lesser of the two numbers, we can compare \(-\frac{3}{4}\) and \(-\frac{4}{5}\).

First, let's convert the numbers to decimal form for easier comparison:

- \(-\frac{3}{4} = -0.75\)
- \(-\frac{4}{5} = -0.8\)

Next, we compare the two decimals:

- \(-0.75\) is greater than \(-0.8\) (moving left on the number line indicates a smaller number).

Therefore, the lesser of the two numbers is:

\(-\frac{4}{5}\) or \(-0.8\).