Question

Which of the two rational numbers is greater in each of the following pairs 3 by 16 5 by 9

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{5}{9}$ > $\frac{3}{16}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{3}{16}$ and $\frac{5}{9}$

$\frac{3}{16}=$ $0.1875$

$\frac{5}{9}=0.5555$

∵ 0.555 > 0.1875

∴ $\frac{5}{9}$ > $\frac{3}{16}$

$\frac{5}{9}$ is greater than $\frac{3}{16}$ .