Question

Which is bigger 2/5 or 2/8​

Answer 1

2/5

Since the numerators are the same, focus on the denominators. ( Denominators are the numbers below the fraction

Whichever denominator is smaller means that the fraction is bigger.

2/5 and 2/8. 5 is smaller than 8.

This means that 2/5 is a larger fraction.

Answer 2

2/5 is bigger

Explanation:

if you have a pie with 8 slices and you eat 2, and have a pie containing 5 slices and eat 2 which empty space will be larger? think of it that way and i hope that helps