Answer:
1/2
Explanation:
So the point of this question is to compare all of the answers and see which one fits best. To do this, first change the denominator to match 5/8. To convert 1/2 into eighths, multiply 2 by 4 so you get eight. Since you did that, you have to do the same to the numerator. Therefore:
1/2 = 4/8
Is 4/8 less than 5/8? Yes. Is it greater than 1/9? Yes, but how? Do the same thing but instead convert 1/2 into ninths. Multiple 2 by 4.5 to get 9 and 1 by 4.5 to get 4.5.
1/2 = 4.5/9
4.5/9 is greater than 1/9, so you answer would be 1/2.
Normally you would test every answer, but to save time I'll just stop there because the first option was correct. I hope you understand. :)