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Compare 1/9 and 24/32

1/9 is smaller than 24/32

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    24/32 = 24 × 9/32 × 9 = 216/288
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 32/288 < 216/288 or 1/9 < 24/32

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