State (a) if the fractions are in ascending order state (b) if the fractions are in descending order
3/5 , 7/9 , 13/8

Explanation

To determine if the fractions \( \frac{3}{5} \), \( \frac{7}{9} \), and \( \frac{13}{8} \) are in ascending or descending order, we will compare them by converting them to a common denominator or by converting them to decimal form.

### Step 1: Convert the fractions to decimal form
1. Calculate \( \frac{3}{5} \):
\[ \frac{3}{5} = 0.6 \]

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