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Compare 8/9 and 9/10

8/9 is smaller than 9/10

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 80/90 < 81/90 or 8/9 < 9/10

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