What is bigger, 5/8 or 1/2?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to compare two fractions, 5/8 and 1/2, to determine which one is greater.
Answer
$\frac{5}{8}$
Answer for screen readers
5/8 is bigger than 1/2
Steps to Solve
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Express both fractions with a common denominator
Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 8 and 2. The LCM is 8.
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Convert each fraction to the common denominator
Convert $\frac{1}{2}$ to a fraction with denominator 8:
$$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 \times 4}{2 \times 4} = \frac{4}{8}$$
Now we have $\frac{5}{8} $ and $ \frac{4}{8}$.
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Compare the numerators
Since both fractions have the same denominator, we can compare their numerators directly:
$$5 > 4$$
Therefore, $\frac{5}{8} > \frac{1}{2}$.
5/8 is bigger than 1/2
More Information
Given two fractions with a common denominator, the one with the larger numerator is the larger fraction.
Tips
A common mistake is to compare fractions without finding a common denominator. Always ensure both fractions are expressed with the same denominator.
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