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Compare 2/80 and 24/81

2/80 is smaller than 24/81

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
   2/80 = 2 × 81/80 × 81 = 162/6480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
   24/81 = 24 × 80/81 × 80 = 1920/6480
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 162/6480 < 1920/6480 or 2/80 < 24/81

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