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Compare 63/90 and 63/24

1^st number: 63/90, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

63/90 is smaller than 63/24

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   63/90 = 63 × 4/90 × 4 = 252/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   63/24 = 63 × 15/24 × 15 = 945/360
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 252/360 < 945/360 or 63/90 < 63/24

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