Question

Which fraction is greater than 1/2
A.) 5/8 B.) 4/8 C.) 1/8 D.) 3/8

Answer 1

A. 5/8

Explanation:

If you want to find the equivalent of 1/2 in 8ths, what times 2 will give you 8? The answer is 4, so multiply the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 4/8. So, 4/8 is equal to 1/2, meaning that 5/8 is greater than 4/8. Hope this helped!