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Compare 6/24 and 14/25

6/24 is smaller than 14/25

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   14/25 = 14 × 24/25 × 24 = 336/600
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 150/600 < 336/600 or 6/24 < 14/25

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