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Randolph Repertory Theater Company sold out 29\frac{2}{9} of the performances it held. Sullivan Shakespeare Company sold out 78\frac{7}{8} of the performances it put on. Which theater company sold out a greater fraction of its performances?\newlineChoices:\newline(A) Randolph Repertory Theater Company\newline(B) Sullivan Shakespeare Company

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Q. Randolph Repertory Theater Company sold out 29\frac{2}{9} of the performances it held. Sullivan Shakespeare Company sold out 78\frac{7}{8} of the performances it put on. Which theater company sold out a greater fraction of its performances?\newlineChoices:\newline(A) Randolph Repertory Theater Company\newline(B) Sullivan Shakespeare Company
  1. Compare Fractions: Compare the fractions directly to see which is larger.
  2. Convert to Common Denominator: Convert fractions to a common denominator to compare easily. Common denominator of 99 and 88 is 7272.
  3. Compare New Fractions: Compare the new fractions.
  4. Final Comparison: Clearly, 63/7263/72 is greater than 16/7216/72, so Sullivan Shakespeare Company sold out a greater fraction of its performances.

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