In a Class 6 reading drill, Meena finished 5/9 of her book and Sara finished 3/5 of an identical book. They want to know who has read more so far. Which symbol correctly compares Meena's part to Sara's part? 5/9 ___ 3/5

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<. LCM of 9 and 5 is 45. 5/9 = 25/45 and 3/5 = 27/45. Since 25 < 27, 5/9 < 3/5, so Meena read less.

In a Class 6 reading drill, Meena finished $\frac{5}{9}$ of her book and Sara finished $\frac{3}{5}$ of an identical book.
They want to know who has read more so far.
Which symbol correctly compares Meena's part to Sara's part? $\frac{5}{9}$ ___ $\frac{3}{5}$

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In a Class 6 reading drill, Meena finished 95​ of her book and Sara finished 53​ of an identical book.They want to know who has read more so far.Which symbol correctly compares Meena's part to Sara's part? 95​ ___ 53​

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In a Class 6 reading drill, Meena finished $\frac{5}{9}$ of her book and Sara finished $\frac{3}{5}$ of an identical book.
They want to know who has read more so far.
Which symbol correctly compares Meena's part to Sara's part? $\frac{5}{9}$ ___ $\frac{3}{5}$