Compare these fractions. Use <, >, or =.
fraction numerator 8 over denominator 9 end fractionBlank Space __________ fraction numerator 5 over denominator 9 end fraction
The answer is 8/9 > 5/9.
To compare the fractions 8/9 and 5/9, we can look at their numerators.
Since 8 is greater than 5, we can say that 8/9 is greater than 5/9.
Therefore, we can use the > symbol to compare the two fractions.
8/9 > 5/9
To compare the fractions 8/9 and 5/9, we can look at their numerators (the numbers on top) and their denominators (the numbers on the bottom).
In this case, the numerators are 8 and 5, and the denominators are both 9.
Since the denominators are the same, we can compare the fractions based on their numerators.
Since 8 is greater than 5, we can conclude that 8/9 is greater than 5/9. Therefore, we can use the ">" symbol to compare the fractions.
So, the correct comparison is:
8/9 > 5/9