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For a project, Nikhil compares $- \frac{7}{10}$ and $- \frac{5}{7}$ .
He claims the number closer to 0 is the greater one. Which number is greater?

Class 7Comparing Rational NumbersRational Numbers

A $- \frac{7}{10}$
B $- \frac{5}{7}$
CEqual
DCannot decide

Step-by-Step Solution

LCM of 10 and 7 = 70.

- \frac{7}{10} = - \frac{49}{70}, - \frac{5}{7} = - \frac{50}{70}

. Since -49 > -50,

- \frac{7}{10}

is greater (closer to 0).

Answer: A)

- \frac{7}{10}

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