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Compare 25/35 and 25/81

25/35 is greater than 25/81

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   25/35 = 25 × 81/35 × 81 = 2025/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   25/81 = 25 × 35/81 × 35 = 875/2835
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 2025/2835 > 875/2835 or 25/35 > 25/81

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