Colton says the diagrams below represent equivalent fractions. Is he correct?

$$\frac{1}{4\ }<\frac{1}{9}$$  

Which fraction is greater?

$$\frac{1}{2}$$  or $$\frac{1}{4}$$

Compare the fractions in the image using >, < or =

Compare the fractions in the image using >, < or =

Which symbol would make the fraction comparison true?