Comparing Fractions with Large Numerators and Denominators

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The discussion centers on comparing two fractions, A and B, both with large numerators and denominators consisting of 2012 digits. Fraction A is defined as $$A=\frac{333\cdots331}{333\cdots334}$$ and fraction B as $$B=\frac{222\cdots221}{222\cdots223}$$. The calculations reveal that B is greater than A, specifically through the expressions derived: A simplifies to $$1 - \frac{1}{111...11 + \frac{1}{3}}$$ and B simplifies to $$1 - \frac{1}{111...11 + \frac{1}{2}}$$. The conclusion is that B is indeed the larger fraction.

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Which of the fractions is greater?

$$A=\frac{\overbrace{333\cdots331}^{ \large{\text{2012 pieces}}}}{\underbrace{333\cdots334}_{ \large{\text{2012 pieces}}}}$$

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$$B=\frac{\overbrace{222\cdots221}^{ \large{\text{2012 pieces}}}}{\underbrace{222\cdots223}_{ \large{\text{2012 pieces}}}}$$?
 
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A=1-\frac{1}{33...34/3}=1-\frac{1}{111..11 +\frac{1}{3}}

B=1-\frac{1}{22...23/2}=1-\frac{1}{111..11+\frac{1}{2}}

B is greater.
 
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