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Compare 2/24 and 4/96

2/24 is greater than 4/96

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 8/96 > 4/96 or 2/24 > 4/96

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