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Compare 2/24 and 8/54

2/24 is smaller than 8/54

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 18/216 < 32/216 or 2/24 < 8/54

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