Question

Choose the symbol that makes the following sentence true: 2/9 __ 3/13.

A) <
B) >
C) =

Answer 1

Answer: 2/9 < 3/13

2/9 = 26/117
3/13 = 27/117

26/117 < 27/117

Therefore, 2/9 < 3/13 (A) Less than

Answer 2

A) <

Explanation:

The least common denominator is 117. So, convert the fractions to have that denominator.

2/9 * 13/13 = 26/117

3/13 * 9/9 = 27/117

27 is greater than 26, so A is your answer.