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Compare 10/63 and 6/27

10/63 is smaller than 6/27

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   10/63 = 10 × 3/63 × 3 = 30/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 30/189 < 42/189 or 10/63 < 6/27

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