Question

Which symbol should be used to correctly compares these fractions? 5/9 _ 4/11
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Answer 1

It's >

Explanation:

The LCM of 9 and 11 is 99 so converting both fractions to 99 th's we have

5 * 11/ 9 * 11 = 55/99

4 * 7 / 11*9 = 28 / 99

55/99 > 28/99

so 5/9 > 4/11.

Answer 2

4/11 < 5/9

Explanation:

5/9 is a greater number.