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The two ratios 16:18 and 5:6 can be simplified to 8:9 and 5:6 respectively.
To compare the ratios, we can cross-multiply and compare the products:
For 8:9, the product of 8 and 6 is 48.
For 5:6, the product of 5 and 9 is 45.
Since 48 is greater than 45, the ratio 16:18, which is equivalent to 8:9, is greater than the ratio 5:6.
Therefore, the ratio 16:18 is greater.