Use either \( < \) or \( > \) for \( \square \) to write a true statement. \( -\frac{1}{7} \square-\frac{1}{2} \)

To create a true statement, we need to compare the two negative fractions: \( -\frac{1}{7} \) and \( -\frac{1}{2} \). Since both fractions are negative, the fraction with the smaller absolute value is actually the larger number. The absolute value of \( -\frac{1}{7} \) is \( \frac{1}{7} \) and the absolute value of \( -\frac{1}{2} \) is \( \frac{1}{2} \). Since \( \frac{1}{7} < \frac{1}{2} \), it follows that \( -\frac{1}{7} > -\frac{1}{2} \). So, the statement would be: \( -\frac{1}{7} > -\frac{1}{2} \).