We want to compare the following 2 fractions:
| 1 | |
| 2 |
| and |
| 5 |
| 9 |
Denominator 1 ≠ Denominator 2.We need matching denominators
Multiply fraction 1 numerator * fraction 2 denominator.
Multiply fraction 2 numerator by the fraction 1 denominator
We have common denominators
| Modified Fraction 1 = | 1 x 9 |
| 2 x 9 |
| Modified Fraction 1 = | 9 |
| 18 |
| Modified Fraction 2 = | 5 x 2 |
| 2 x 9 |
| Modified Fraction 2 = | 10 |
| 18 |
Compare numerators to see which is larger
Final Answer
Since 10 > 9, Fraction 2 is larger
