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Compare 6/35 and 63/81

6/35 is smaller than 63/81

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,
   6/35 = 6 × 81/35 × 81 = 486/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   63/81 = 63 × 35/81 × 35 = 2205/2835
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 486/2835 < 2205/2835 or 6/35 < 63/81

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