In a fraction,the numerator is increased by $25 \%$ and the denominator is diminished by $10 \%$. The new fraction obtained is $\frac{5}{9}$. The original fraction is:

  • A
    $\frac{3}{5}$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{5}$
  • D
    None of these

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