Solve {l}{1div8}{1/9}

$$\left. \begin{array} { l } { 1 \div 8 } \\ { 1 / 9 } \end{array} \right.$$

Sort

$$\frac{1}{9},\frac{1}{8}$$

Solution Steps

Least common denominator of the numbers in the list \frac{1}{8},\frac{1}{9} is 72. Convert numbers in the list to fractions with denominator 72.

$$\frac{9}{72},\frac{8}{72}$$

To sort the list, start from a single element \frac{9}{72}.

$$\frac{9}{72}$$

Insert \frac{8}{72} to the appropriate location in the new list.

$$\frac{8}{72},\frac{9}{72}$$

Replace the obtained fractions with the initial values.

$$\frac{1}{9},\frac{1}{8}$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{1}{8},\ \frac{1}{9}$$