Question

Arrange the following fractions in descending order.

$\frac{3}{9},\frac{5}{9},$ and $\frac{4}{9}$

• A. $\frac{5}{9}>\frac{4}{9}>\frac{3}{9}$
• B. $\frac{3}{9}>\frac{5}{9}>\frac{4}{9}$
• C. $\frac{3}{9}<\frac{5}{9}<\frac{4}{9}$
• D. $\frac{3}{9}>\frac{4}{9}>\frac{5}{9}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{5}{9}>\frac{4}{9}>\frac{3}{9}$

• All the given fractions have the same denominator, which is $9.$
• We know, when the denominators are the same, then the fraction with a greater numerator is greater.
• So, the descending order of the given fractions is:

$\frac{5}{9}>\frac{4}{9}>\frac{3}{9}$


Hence, option D is correct.