Question

Mathus compared few unlike fractions. Choose the correct option.

• A. $\frac{9}{13}>\frac{9}{23}>\frac{9}{17}$
• B. $\frac{9}{17}>\frac{9}{13}>\frac{9}{23}$
• C. $\frac{9}{13}<\frac{9}{17}<\frac{9}{23}$
• D. $\frac{9}{13}>\frac{9}{17}>\frac{9}{23}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{9}{13}>\frac{9}{17}>\frac{9}{23}$

All the fractions are unlike fractions with the same numerator. To compare them, we have to compare their denominators.
We can see that 23 > 17 > 13.
The greater the denominator, the smaller is the fraction.
So, $\frac{9}{13}>\frac{9}{17}>\frac{9}{23}$