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Compare 6/27 and 7/18

6/27 is smaller than 7/18

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   7/18 = 7 × 3/18 × 3 = 21/54
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 12/54 < 21/54 or 6/27 < 7/18

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