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Question
Which ratio is smaller:
`9/17` or `8/15`
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Solution
`9/17` or `8/15`
⇒ 9 × 15 or 17 × 8
⇒ 135 or 136
Since, 135 < 136
∴ `9/17` is smaller.
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