Which is smaller -1/2 or -1/3
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: -1/2
\(-\frac{1}{2}=-0.5\), whereas \(-\frac{1}{3}\approx-0.333\). On the number line, \(-0.5\) lies to the left of \(-0.333\), so \(-\frac{1}{2}\) is smaller. \(-\frac{1}{3}\) is closer to zero and is therefore greater. Exam tip: among negative numbers, the number farther from zero is smaller.
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-1/2
Why is this the correct answer?
\(-\frac{1}{2}=-0.5\), whereas \(-\frac{1}{3}\approx-0.333\). On the number line, \(-0.5\) lies to the left of \(-0.333\), so \(-\frac{1}{2}\) is smaller. \(-\frac{1}{3}\) is closer to zero and is therefore greater. Exam tip: among negative numbers, the number farther from zero is smaller.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Number Systems. Topic: Number line.
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