Answer:
It is less than 1 because .31 + 5/9 < 1
Step-by-step explanation:
.31 - (-5/9)
.31 + 5/9
31/100 + 5/9
estimating
1/3 + 2/3
this is approximately 1
but 1/3 = .33333333 is greater than .31 and 2/3 = 6/9 is greater than 5/9
so .31 + 5/9 < 1
