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Compare 2/10 and 6/21

2/10 is smaller than 6/21

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   2/10 = 2 × 21/10 × 21 = 42/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   6/21 = 6 × 10/21 × 10 = 60/210
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 42/210 < 60/210 or 2/10 < 6/21

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