Which fraction is greater? Choices: (A)1/4 (B)1/9

Find Common Denominator: Compare the fractions by finding a common denominator. Common denominator of 4 and 9 is 36. Convert each fraction: 1/4 = (1*9)/(4*9) = 9/36 1/9 = (1*4)/(9*4) = 4/36Convert Fractions: Compare the new fractions: 9/36 is greater than 4/36 because 9 is greater than 4.

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Which fraction is greater? $\newline$ Choices: $\newline$ (A) $\frac{1}{4}$ $\newline$ (B) $\frac{1}{9}$

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Q. Which fraction is greater?

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Choices:

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(A)

\frac{1}{4}

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(B)

\frac{1}{9}

Find Common Denominator: Compare the fractions by finding a common denominator. Common denominator of $4$ and $9$ is $36$ . Convert each fraction: $\newline$ $\frac{1}{4} = \left(\frac{1\times9}{4\times9}\right) = \frac{9}{36}$ $\newline$ $\frac{1}{9} = \left(\frac{1\times4}{9\times4}\right) = \frac{4}{36}$
Convert Fractions: Compare the new fractions: $\frac{9}{36}$ is greater than $\frac{4}{36}$ because $9$ is greater than $4$ .