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document.write( "It's, \"Is 4/50 <= 1/12\" ??<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4/50 = 24/300<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1/12 = 25/300<BR>\n" );
document.write( "So it's less, and complies with the law.\r<BR>\n" );
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