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Compare 2/4 and 6/9

2/4 is smaller than 6/9

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 18/36 < 24/36 or 2/4 < 6/9

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