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Compare 6/15 and 7/10

6/15 is smaller than 7/10

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   7/10 = 7 × 3/10 × 3 = 21/30
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 12/30 < 21/30 or 6/15 < 7/10

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