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Compare 1/8 and 3/9

1/8 is smaller than 3/9

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 9/72 < 24/72 or 1/8 < 3/9

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