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Compare 2/5 and 5/6

2/5 is smaller than 5/6

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   2/5 = 2 × 6/5 × 6 = 12/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 12/30 < 25/30 or 2/5 < 5/6

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