Question

Which statement compares the fractions two fifths and five eighths correctly?

two fifths < five eighths
two fifths = five eighths
two fifths > five eighths
five eighths < two fifths

Answer 1

Answer: 2/5 < 5/8

Step-by-step explanation: Find the least common denominator.

In this case the LCD is 40

we multiply the fractions by 40:

16/40 < 25/40

The comparisons shows that 2/5 less than 5/8