Explanation
First let's assume the fractions are equal. We'll quickly show that this isn't the case of course.
5/8 = 1/2
5*2 = 8*1 .... cross multiply
10 = 8
The last equation is false, so the first equation is false.
To fix things, replace each inequality sign with a greater than sign.
5/8 > 1/2
5*2 > 8*1 .... cross multiply
10 > 8
The last inequality being true leads to the original inequality being true.
We have shown that 5/8 is larger than 1/2.
Use a calculator or long division to find the decimal forms
5/8 = 0.625
1/2 = 0.500
Since 625 > 500, it leads to 0.625 > 0.500 and further 5/8 > 1/2. So this is one way to confirm the answer is correct.
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Another approach:
The LCD of 5/8 and 1/2 is 8.
Rewrite 1/2 as a fraction with denominator 8.
1/2 = (1/2)*(4/4) = 4/8
Instead of comparing 5/8 and 1/2, we can compare 5/8 and 4/8.
Because 5 > 4, it leads to 5/8 > 4/8 which turns into 5/8 > 1/2
Answer: 5/8 is greater than 1/2.
Step-by-step explanation:
First, lets take 5 and 8. since the fraction is 5 over 8, we can divide 5 into 8. this gives us an answer of 0.625 . Multiplying this by 100, gives us 62.5.
By dividing 1 and 2, you get 0.5 . Multiplying this by 100 gives us 50.
Now all we have to do is pick the equation that got us the bigger number, which is 5 divided by 8, or 5/8.
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