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First we convert each fraction into like fraction. 2/9 = (2 x 7)/(9 x 7) = 14/63. 2/3 = (2 x 21)/(3 x 21) = 42/63. 8/21 = (8 x 2)/(21 x 3) = 24/63. If denominators are same, then, greater the ...