Question

Which is greater 1/5 or 1/9

Answer 1

1/5 is greater because 1/9 is a smaller fraction think of the denominator the bigger denominator(in this case) would be the smaller fraction

Answer 2

Well, this is an easy trick. The smaller denominator means a bigger amount.
Or, you could turn them both into 45ths.
1 x9 = 9
5 x9 = 45

1 x5 = 5
9 x5 = 45

5 has a smaller denominator, and it is greater.

1/5 is greater.
Hope this helps!