Arrange the fractions in ascending order. Or, if the fractions are equivalent, answer "Equivalent".
-$\frac { - 6 } { 17 } , \frac { - 5 } { 6 }$
A) Equivalent
B) $\frac { - 5 } { 6 } , \frac { - 6 } { 17 }$
C) $\frac { - 6 } { 17 ^ { \prime } } \frac { - 5 } { 6 }$

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To compare $\frac{-6}{17}$ and $\frac{-5}{6}$, we can convert them to decimals or find a common denominator. $\frac{-6}{17} \approx -0.35$ and $\frac{-5}{6} \approx -0.83$, so $\frac{-6}{17}$ is greater than $\frac{-5}{6}$, meaning $\frac{-5}{6}$ comes first in ascending order.

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Arrange the Fractions in Ascending Order $\frac { - 6 } { 17 } , \frac { - 5 } { 6 }$