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Compare 6/81 and 7/54

6/81 is smaller than 7/54

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   7/54 = 7 × 3/54 × 3 = 21/162
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 12/162 < 21/162 or 6/81 < 7/54

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