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Compare 2/54 and 5/81

2/54 is smaller than 5/81

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   2/54 = 2 × 3/54 × 3 = 6/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   5/81 = 5 × 2/81 × 2 = 10/162
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 6/162 < 10/162 or 2/54 < 5/81

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