Question

Compare the following fractions using the appropriate symbol:


$\frac{2}{3}$$\frac{7}{9}$

• A. >
• B. <
• C. =

Answer 1

The correct option is B <

$\text{To compare the fractions, we first convert}\text{them into fractions with a common}\text{denominator.}$

$\text{The fraction}\frac{2}{3}\text{can be represented as:}$


$\text{Now, the other fraction is}\frac{7}{9}$.


$\text{Comparing the two fractions, we find:}$


$\therefore Wecanseethat:\frac{6}{9}<\frac{7}{9}$

$\Rightarrow \frac{2}{3}<\frac{7}{9}$