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------------------------------------------------ Compare each pair of fractions by typing [tex]$\ \textgreater \ ,\ \textless \ $[/tex], or [tex]$=$[/tex] in the blank to make a true statement.

[tex]$\frac{12}{4}$[/tex] [tex]$\qquad$[/tex] [tex]$\frac{48}{12}$[/tex]

Answer: [tex]$\qquad \square$[/tex]

To compare the fractions [tex]$\frac{12}{4}$[/tex] and [tex]$\frac{48}{12}$[/tex], we can start by simplifying each fraction.

1. Simplify [tex]$\frac{12}{4}$[/tex]:
- Divide the numerator (12) by the denominator (4).
- [tex]$ \frac{12}{4} = 3 $[/tex]

2. Simplify [tex]$\frac{48}{12}$[/tex]:
- Divide the numerator (48) by the denominator (12).
- [tex]$ \frac{48}{12} = 4 $[/tex]

Now, we compare the simplified results:

- [tex]$\frac{12}{4} = 3$[/tex]
- [tex]$\frac{48}{12} = 4$[/tex]

Since 3 is less than 4, we can conclude:
[tex]\[ \frac{12}{4} < \frac{48}{12} \][/tex]

So the answer is [tex]$<$[/tex].