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Compare the fractions 9/16 5/8

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Answer: 9/16 < 5/8

Explanation:

First, we have to find the common denominator (LCM), of the denominator, which is 16.

Then, we rewrite the fraction so 9/16 < 10/16

Therefore, 5/8's is bigger.

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