Решение:
\[ \frac{5}{12} = \frac{5 \times 4}{12 \times 4} = \frac{20}{48} \]
\[ \frac{7}{16} = \frac{7 \times 3}{16 \times 3} = \frac{21}{48} \]
\[ \frac{20}{48} < \frac{21}{48} \]
Ответ: 5/12 < 7/16