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`(-4)/(5)` is larger than `(-5)/(4)`.

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To determine whether \(-\frac{4}{5}\) is larger than \(-\frac{5}{4}\), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Write down the two rational numbers. We need to compare: \[ -\frac{4}{5} \quad \text{and} \quad -\frac{5}{4} \] ### Step 2: Cross-multiply to compare the two fractions. To compare the two fractions, we can cross-multiply: \[ -\frac{4}{5} \quad \text{and} \quad -\frac{5}{4} \] Cross-multiplying gives us: \[ -4 \times 4 \quad \text{and} \quad -5 \times 5 \] Calculating these: \[ -4 \times 4 = -16 \quad \text{and} \quad -5 \times 5 = -25 \] ### Step 3: Compare the results of the cross-multiplication. Now we compare \(-16\) and \(-25\): Since both numbers are negative, the number that is closer to zero is larger. Therefore: \[ -16 > -25 \] ### Step 4: Conclude the comparison. Since \(-16\) is greater than \(-25\), we conclude that: \[ -\frac{4}{5} > -\frac{5}{4} \] ### Final Answer: Thus, \(-\frac{4}{5}\) is larger than \(-\frac{5}{4}\). ---
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