Question

Insert <,> or = to make the sentence true.
-1/3____-2/5
A.=
B.>
C.<

How do I go about doing this?

Answer 1

First compare the fractions 1/3 and 2/5 (without the negative signs).
Then when you use the negative signs, the comparison is the opposite.
For example 8 > 5, but -8 < -5.

Answer 2

Using a calculator, we get:
1/3 = 0.33333333...
2/5 = 0.4

Which symbol (>, <, or =) goes between 1/3 and 2/5 below?

1/3 ____ 2/5

Answer 3

Then when you change the signs to negative

-1/3 ___ -2/5, reverse the symbol that you used above.

Answer 4

recall: the greater number is always placed at the greater (or open) end of the inequality symbol.