Question

compare the rational numbers. 5/9 ,4/6​

Answer 1

Answer4/6 = 2/3

5/9 = 2.5 / 3

So 5/9 is a larger number compared to 4/6

Any other way you wish to compare?

5/9 can not be expressed using smaller whole INTEGER numbers.

Answer 2

LCM of denominators = 18

$\frac{5}{9} \times \frac{2}{2} = \frac{10}{18} \\ \frac{4}{6} \times \frac{3}{3} = \frac{12}{18} \\ here \: \: \: \: \: \: \frac{12}{18} > \frac{10}{18}$

Therefore, 4/6>5/9