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22/37 and 15/19
To compare 22/37 and 15/19, we can find a common denominator for both fractions.
The common denominator for 37 and 19 is 703. By multiplying 37 by 19 and 19 by 37, we can find equivalent fractions:
22/37 = (22 * 19) / (37 * 19) = 418/703
15/19 = (15 * 37) / (19 * 37) = 555/703
Now we can compare the fractions:
Since 418 is less than 555, we can conclude that 22/37 is less than 15/19.
Therefore, 22/37 < 15/19.