Question

Which words mean the same thing as 5/8

Answer 1

"Five out of eight equal parts of a whole"

Explanation:

In a fraction, the numerator (top part) is saying "this number out of the number below it."

The denominator (lower part) is the number below it that we are taking the proportion out of.

A denominator is ALWAYS equal parts, so if we match up the phrase: "5 out of eight equal parts of a whole"

Answer 2

c) Five out of 8 equal parts of a whole

Explanation:

The statement "Five out of 8 equal parts of a whole" means the fraction of 5/8. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.