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Question
Which ratio is smaller:
`7/15` or `15/32`
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Solution
`7/15` or `15/32`
⇒ 7 × 32 or 15 × 15
⇒ 224 or 225
Since, 224 < 225
∴ `7/15` is smaller.
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