Yes, when a number is in defecit (Minus-something) the smaller the number, the larger the value (EG: -1 is greater than -2) think of it as an exact opposite to positive values hope this helps yes, it is because it is closer to zero (putting it simply)

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Is 5 greater than -2

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Is 3 over 10 greater then 2 over 5?

No, it is not. It is not greater THAN 2/5 either.

Is 4 over 5 greater than 2 over 3?

4/5 = .8 2/3 = .667 4/5 is greater than 2/3.

Is three fifths greater than two fifths?

yes 3/5 is 1/5 greater than 2/5

What is a positive plus a negative?

The answer will take on the sign of whichever numeral is greater, regardless of sign. 5 + -3 = 2 5 is greater than 3, the answer is positive. 5 + -7 = -2 7 is greater than 5, the answer is negative.

Which fraction is greater 2/3 or 5/8?

2/3 is equal to 1/24 greater than 5/8.

Is 2 greater than -5?

Is 2/3 greater than -5

Which is greater -2 or 5?

5 is greater than -2.

What is greater or lesser -5 or -2?

-3

What does greater than and less than look like in maths?

5 > (greater than) 2 2 < (less than) 5

Is two and onetenths greater than or greater than twofiths?

2 1/10 is greater than 2/5.

Which is correct -2 is greater than -5 or -2 is less than -5?

-2 is < -5

Is .2 higher than .5?

No because .5 is greater than .2

Is 5 sixths greater or equal or less than 2 thirds?

5/6 is greater than 2/3.

What is greater 5 ninths or 2 eights?

5/9 is greater than 2/8

Is -13 greater than -2?

-11

What is greater -5 or -7?

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