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Find the greatest rational number among the given options.
Answer: Option C
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C
Note that LCM of 9, 12, 18, 3 is 36.
Using LCM to convert each of the given rational numbers to equivalent forms,
−49 = −1636
−512 = −1536
−718 = −1436
−23 = −2436
Since the denominators are equal, we now compare the rational numbers using its numerators.
Thus, −2436<−1636<−1536<−1436
i.e., −23<−49<−512<−718
∴−718 is the greatest among the given options.
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C
Note that LCM of 9, 12, 18, 3 is 36.
Using LCM to convert each of the given rational numbers to equivalent forms,
−49 = −1636
−512 = −1536
−718 = −1436
−23 = −2436
Since the denominators are equal, we now compare the rational numbers using its numerators.
Thus, −2436<−1636<−1536<−1436
i.e., −23<−49<−512<−718
∴−718 is the greatest among the given options.
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