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Compare 2/6 and 14/7

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

2/6 is smaller than 14/7

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   14/7 = 14 × 6/7 × 6 = 84/42
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 14/42 < 84/42 or 2/6 < 14/7

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