\frac{7}{9}"> 100 85 = 100 : 5 85 : 5 = 20 17 = 20 ⋅ 9 17 ⋅ 9 = 180 153 9 7 = 9 ⋅ 20 7 ⋅ 20 = 180 140 100 85 > 9 7
A n s . g re a t er i s 100 85
9 7 or 100 85 9 7 or 20 17 180 7 ⋅ 20 or 180 17 ⋅ 9 180 140 < 180 153 A n s w er : 9 7 < 100 85
When comparing the fractions 9 7 and 100 85 , we find that 100 85 is greater. This was determined by converting each fraction to decimal form and also by using a common denominator. Both methods lead to the conclusion that 100 85 is larger than 9 7 .
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