Question

Check whether the given fractions are equivalent.(write statements also ) 5/9 and 3/5​

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45

For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,

5

9

=

5 × 5

9 × 5

=

25

45

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,

3

5

=

3 × 9

5 × 9

=

27

45

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

25

45

<

27

45

or

5

9

<

3

5