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Compare 2/16 and 15/12

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

2/16 is smaller than 15/12

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   15/12 = 15 × 4/12 × 4 = 60/48
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 6/48 < 60/48 or 2/16 < 15/12

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