Question

Which is greater 1/5 or 1/9

Answer 1

1/5 is greater because 1/9 is a smaller fraction think of the denominator the bigger denominator(in this case) would be the smaller fraction

Answer 2

Well, this is an easy trick. The smaller denominator means a bigger amount.
Or, you could turn them both into 45ths.
1  x9  =   9
5   x9  =  45

1   x5  =  5
9   x5   = 45

5 has a smaller denominator, and it is greater.

1/5 is greater.
Hope this helps!