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Compare 6/21 and 2/6

6/21 is smaller than 2/6

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   6/21 = 6 × 2/21 × 2 = 12/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 12/42 < 14/42 or 6/21 < 2/6

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