Which sign makes the statement true? 5/9 + 1/9 ? 6/9 + 2/9 Choices: (A)> (B)< (C)=

Add Fractions: Add the fractions on the left side of the question. 5/9 + 1/9 = 6/9 Compare Results: Add the fractions on the right side of the question. 6/9 + 2/9 = 8/9 Determine Correct Sign: Compare the results of Step 1 and Step 2. 6/9 ? 8/9 Determine the correct sign between the two results. Since 6/9 (which is 2/3 when simplified) is less than 8/9, the correct sign is ＂<＂.

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Which sign makes the statement true? $\newline$ $\frac{5}{9} + \frac{1}{9}$ ? $\frac{6}{9} + \frac{2}{9}$ $\newline$ Choices: $\newline$ (A) > $\newline$ (B) < $\newline$ (C) = $\newline$

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Inequalities with addition and subtraction of like and unlike fractions

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Q. Which sign makes the statement true?

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\frac{5}{9} + \frac{1}{9}

\frac{6}{9} + \frac{2}{9}

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Choices:

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(A) >

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(B) <

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Add Fractions: Add the fractions on the left side of the question. $\newline$ $\frac{5}{9} + \frac{1}{9} = \frac{6}{9}$
Compare Results: Add the fractions on the right side of the question. $\newline$ $\frac{6}{9} + \frac{2}{9} = \frac{8}{9}$
Determine Correct Sign: Compare the results of Step $1$ and Step $2$ . $\newline$ $\frac{6}{9}$ ? $\frac{8}{9}$
Determine Correct Sign: Compare the results of Step $1$ and Step $2$ . $\newline$ $\frac{6}{9}$ ? $\frac{8}{9}$ Determine the correct sign between the two results. $\newline$ Since $\frac{6}{9}$ (which is $\frac{2}{3}$ when simplified) is less than $\frac{8}{9}$ , the correct sign is ＂<＂.