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Compare 4/9 and 15/24

4/9 is smaller than 15/24

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 32/72 < 45/72 or 4/9 < 15/24

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