Question

is 9/16 epual to 5/9?

Answer 1

If we consider 9/16 = 5/9
Then,
9*9 should be equal to 16* 5
But 81 = 80 is not possible
Therefore 9/16 & 5/9 are not equal

Answer 2

Concept introduction:

An element of a whole is a fraction. The number is represented mathematically as a quotient, where the numerator and denominator are split. Both are integers in a simple fraction. A fraction appears in the numerator or denominator of a complex fraction. The numerator of a correct fraction is smaller than the denominator.

Explanation:

Given that, the fraction $9/16$

We have to find, whether $9/16$ is equal to $5/9$.

According to the question,

Let us assume $9/16=5/9$

⇒$9*9 = 5*16$

⇒$81=80$ ,  which is not possible hence  $9/16$ is not equal to $5/9$.

Final Answer:

$9/16$ is not equal to $5/9$.

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