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Compare 10/81 and 2/64

10/81 is greater than 2/64

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 64 is 5184
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
   10/81 = 10 × 64/81 × 64 = 640/5184
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
   2/64 = 2 × 81/64 × 81 = 162/5184
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 640/5184 > 162/5184 or 10/81 > 2/64

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