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Compare 2/35 and 6/81

2/35 is smaller than 6/81

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   2/35 = 2 × 81/35 × 81 = 162/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   6/81 = 6 × 35/81 × 35 = 210/2835
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 162/2835 < 210/2835 or 2/35 < 6/81

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