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Compare 6/81 and 5/72

6/81 is greater than 5/72

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 72 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
   5/72 = 5 × 9/72 × 9 = 45/648
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 48/648 > 45/648 or 6/81 > 5/72

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