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Compare 24/9 and 36/50

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 36/50

24/9 is greater than 36/50

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   24/9 = 24 × 50/9 × 50 = 1200/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 1200/450 > 324/450 or 24/9 > 36/50

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