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Compare 7/90 and 9/15

7/90 is smaller than 9/15

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 15 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   9/15 = 9 × 6/15 × 6 = 54/90
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 7/90 < 54/90 or 7/90 < 9/15

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