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Is 9/8 greater than 11/12

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is 9/8 greater than 11/12 ​

step 1

Find out equivalent fractions to compare

8=2^3

12=2^2(3)

2^3*3=24

multiply the fraction (9/8) by 3/3

(9/8)*(3/3)=27/24

multiply the fraction 11/12 by 2/2

(11/12)(2/2)=22/24

Compare

27/24 > 22/24

that means

9/8 is greater than 11/12

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