Question

Which is greater (fractions): 4/9 or 5/18

Answer 1

Answer:

4/9

Explanation:

LCM of 9 and 18 is 18

$\frac{4}{9} = \frac{4 \times 2}{9 \times 2} = \frac{8}{18}$

$\frac{8}{18} > \frac{5}{18}$

Hence

$\frac{4}{9}$

is greater