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Compare 2/16 and 25/81

2/16 is smaller than 25/81

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   2/16 = 2 × 81/16 × 81 = 162/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   25/81 = 25 × 16/81 × 16 = 400/1296
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 162/1296 < 400/1296 or 2/16 < 25/81

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