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Compare 4/16 and 6/10

4/16 is smaller than 6/10

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   4/16 = 4 × 5/16 × 5 = 20/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 20/80 < 48/80 or 4/16 < 6/10

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