Which sign makes the statement true? 5/9 ? 3/9 + 3/9 Choices: (A)> (B)< (C)=

Calculate sum and simplify: Calculate the sum of 3/9 and 3/9. 3/9 + 3/9 = 6/9 Simplify 6/9 to 2/3 by dividing both numerator and denominator by 3.Compare fractions: Compare 5/9 with 2/3. Convert 2/3 to a common denominator with 5/9. The common denominator is 9. 2/3 = 6/9 Now compare 5/9 and 6/9. 5/9 < 6/9

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Inequalities with addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers

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Q. Which sign makes the statement true?

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\frac{5}{9}

?

\frac{3}{9}

+

\frac{3}{9}

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Choices:

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(A)

>

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(B)

<

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(C)

=

Calculate sum and simplify: Calculate the sum of $\frac{3}{9}$ and $\frac{3}{9}$ . $\newline$ $\frac{3}{9} + \frac{3}{9} = \frac{6}{9}$ $\newline$ Simplify $\frac{6}{9}$ to $\frac{2}{3}$ by dividing both numerator and denominator by $3$ .
Compare fractions: Compare $\frac{5}{9}$ with $\frac{2}{3}$ . Convert $\frac{2}{3}$ to a common denominator with $\frac{5}{9}$ . The common denominator is $9$ . $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{6}{9}$ Now compare $\frac{5}{9}$ and $\frac{6}{9}$ . \frac{5}{9} < \frac{6}{9}