manth manth
  • 16-04-2015
  • Mathematics
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Which is greater 2/9 to 1/5

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starrynightsky
starrynightsky starrynightsky
  • 16-04-2015

The answer would be 2/9 because 2/9 is equivalent to 10/45 and 1/5 is equivalent to 9/45, so 2/9 is bigger by 1/45.
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joellabarra joellabarra
  • 16-04-2015
First, find the common denominator. 

5 x 9 = 45 

1/5 = 9/45 (1 x 9 = 9) 

2/9 = 10/45 (2 x 5 =10) 

So, 2/9 is greater than 1/5 because 10 is greater than 9
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