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Compare 2/6 and 5/8

2/6 is smaller than 5/8

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 8/24 < 15/24 or 2/6 < 5/8

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