moochy1 moochy1
  • 02-02-2015
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which is greater 1/5 or 1/9

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Iluvcats
Iluvcats Iluvcats
  • 02-02-2015
Well, this is an easy trick. The smaller denominator means a bigger amount.
Or, you could turn them both into 45ths.
1  x9  =   9
5   x9  =  45

1
  x5  =  5
9   x5   = 45

5 has a smaller denominator, and it is greater.

1/5 is greater.
Hope this helps!
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Karavera9
Karavera9 Karavera9
  • 02-02-2015
1/5 is greater because 1/9 is a smaller fraction think of the denominator the bigger denominator(in this case) would be the smaller fraction
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