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Question
Which ratio is greater:
`8/15` or `5/9`
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Solution
`8/15` or `5/9`
`8/15 = 0.5333`
`5/9 = 0.5556`
Since 0.5556 > 0.5333, the greater ratio is:
The greater ratio is: `5/9`
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