Question

21. Compare the numbers 5/9 and 0.5. use the symbols <, >, or =.
A) 5/9=0.5
B) 5/9>0.5
C) 5/9<0.5

Answer 1

If we convert 0.5 to a fraction   it is 5/10 
Now the the 2 fractions are easy to compare.
1/9 is a larger fraction than 1/10
Therefore 5/9 > 5/10


B

Answer 2

Answer:

B) $\frac{5}{9}>0.5$

Step-by-step explanation:

We are asked to compare the numbers 5/9 and 0.5.

Let us convert 0.5 as a fraction. We will divide and multiply 0.5 by 10 as:

$0.5\times \frac{10}{10}=\frac{5}{10}=\frac{1}{2}$

Now, we will make a common denominator for both numbers as:

$\frac{1*9}{2*9}=\frac{9}{18}$

$\frac{5*2}{9*2}=\frac{10}{18}$

Therefore, $\frac{5}{9}>0.5$ and option B is the correct choice.