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Lets compare 5/6 and 7/9 also with same denominator
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Lets compare 5/6 and 7/9 also with same denominator

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Answer:

5/6 is 1/18 greater than 7/9

Explanation:

The LCD of 6 and 9 = 18

5/6 = 5*3 / 6*3 = 15/18

7/9 = 7*2 / 9*2 = 14/18

Difference = 15-14 / 18 = 1/18

User Erik James Robles
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The common denominator would be 18. So, 5/6 becomes 15/18 and 7/9 becomes 14/18
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