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To compare fractions.

#1 Bring both to the same denominator, and the equivalent numerators.

Hence

2/5 & 5/9 =>

2(9)/45 & 5(5)/45

18/45 & 25/45

#2 compare the numerators.

Clearly 25 > 18

Hence

25/45 > 18/45

It follows that 5/9 > 2/5

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Five ninths.

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