Now consider the following fractions:

(9 / 3) _ (2 / 2)

Perform the same comparison operation as in the previous problem. Recall in the previous problem we compared the fractions (9 / 9) and (2 / 2). Consider what happens if we change the denominator of the first fraction from 9 to 3. Would this make the first fraction greater than, less than, or equal to the second fraction (2 / 2)? Fill in the blank with <, >, or =.