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On the number line, which is to the left: $- \frac{5}{6}$ or $- \frac{4}{6}$ ?

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A $- \frac{5}{6}$
B $- \frac{4}{6}$
CThey coincide
DCannot be decided

Step-by-Step Solution

- \frac{5}{6} \approx - 0.833

is smaller (more negative) than

- \frac{4}{6} \approx - 0.667

, so it lies to the left.

Answer: A)

- \frac{5}{6}

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