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Compare 2/84 and 35/63

2/84 is smaller than 35/63

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 6/252 < 140/252 or 2/84 < 35/63

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