Which of the following is a proper fraction$?$

Which of the following fractions is the smallest ?

$\frac{5}{9}, \frac{4}{9}, \frac{2}{9}, \frac{11}{9}$

If $\frac{3}{4}$ is equivalent to $\frac{x}{28},$ then the value of $x$ is

“Note: The options given in the book seem to have error and the modified options should be as given below.”