You have to convert the mixed number by multiplying the whole number by the denominator, adding the numerator, and dividing the sum by the denominator.
To solve, this we can convert the fraction -4 and 2/5 into a decimal so that the values can be more easily compared. When we do this, we get the result that -4 and 2/5 equals -4.4. Now we can clearly see which value is greater because they are written in the same form:
