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Compare 9/63 and 4/24

9/63 is smaller than 4/24

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   4/24 = 4 × 21/24 × 21 = 84/504
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 72/504 < 84/504 or 9/63 < 4/24

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