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Compare 35/54 and 70/81

35/54 is smaller than 70/81

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   35/54 = 35 × 3/54 × 3 = 105/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   70/81 = 70 × 2/81 × 2 = 140/162
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 105/162 < 140/162 or 35/54 < 70/81

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