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Which symbol makes the statement true?
$- \frac{5}{8}$ ___ $- \frac{7}{12}$

Class 7Comparing Rational NumbersRational Numbers

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Step-by-Step Solution

LCM of 8 and 12 = 24.

- \frac{5}{8} = - \frac{15}{24}, - \frac{7}{12} = - \frac{14}{24}

. Since -15 < -14,

- \frac{5}{8} < - \frac{7}{12}

.

Answer: A) <

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