Two fractions 7/9 and 8/11 look close in size. A student must say which is greater without converting to decimals. Using cross-multiplication, which is greater?

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7/9. Cross-multiply: 7×11 = 77 and 9×8 = 72. 77 is larger and belongs to 7/9, so 7/9 > 8/11.

Two fractions $\frac{7}{9}$ and $\frac{8}{11}$ look close in size.
A student must say which is greater without converting to decimals.
Using cross-multiplication, which is greater?

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Two fractions $\frac{7}{9}$ and $\frac{8}{11}$ look close in size.
A student must say which is greater without converting to decimals.
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