Question

Which symbol correctly compares the fractions below?
1/8 ? 1/2

Answer 1

< is correct (less than) because 1/2 is greater then 1/8

Answer 2

< "less than sign"

Explanation:

1/8 is 0.125 in decimal form.

1/2 is 0.5 in decimal form.

Therefore, 1/2 is greater than 1/8 so you would use the less than symbol (<) for a final answer of 1/8<1/3.