Question

Complete the statement by choosing the symbol that correctly compares the numbers.

π/9 blank 1/3

Answer 1

To compare \(\frac{\pi}{9}\) and \(\frac{1}{3}\), we need to find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

First, let's calculate the decimal approximation of \(\frac{\pi}{9}\):
\[
\pi \approx 3.14 \quad \Rightarrow \quad \frac{\pi}{9} \approx \frac{3.14}{9} \approx 0.349
\]

Now, convert \(\frac{1}{3}\) to decimal:
\[
\frac{1}{3} \approx 0.333
\]

Now, we can compare the two values:
\[
\frac{\pi}{9} \approx 0.349 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{1}{3} \approx 0.333
\]

Since \(0.349 > 0.333\), we can conclude that:
\[
\frac{\pi}{9} > \frac{1}{3}
\]

So the correct symbol to complete the statement is:
\[
\frac{\pi}{9} > \frac{1}{3}
\]