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Help Please! Which is a correct comparison of the fractions? 

15/18 and 25/30


A.15/18<25/30

B.15/18>25/30

C.15/18=25/30

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C.15/18=25/30

Because

15/18 = 150/180

25/30 = 150/180
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(15)/(18)\\\\divide\ a\ numetrator\ and\ a\ denominator\ by\ 3\\\\15:3=5;\ 18:3=6\\\\therefore\ (15)/(18)=(5)/(6)\\\\(25)/(30)\\\\divide\ a\ numerator\ and\ a\ denominator\ by\ 5\\\\25:5=5;\ 30:5=6\\\\therefore\ (25)/(30)=(5)/(6)\\\\conclusion:(15)/(18)=(25)/(30)\\\\Answer:\boxed{C}
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