Question

Can someone explain why -3 3/4 is greater than -3 1/8

Answer 1

It is impossible to explain that since it is a false statment

Answer 2

I mean after you convert it to an improper fraction you will be able to explain it for me

Answer 3

no!

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

its impossible

Answer 6

no its not

Answer 7

Place them on a number line and see which one is greater than the other...

Answer 8

can you help me explain that

Answer 9

<----|---------------|------->
-4 -3

Answer 10

negative numbers are in the opposite order to positive numbers ie -100 is smaller than -10

Answer 11

i mean can someone help me explain this in sentance form

Answer 12

okay we know 3>2 but -2>-3. .75>1.25 so -.75<-.125 so -3.75<-3.1.25

Answer 13

oops -3.75<-3.125

Answer 14

ok i get it now, thanks

Answer 15

myin... lol your answer made as much sense as the question :) til you changed it