Using the benchmark 1/2 and the fractions 1/8 amd 5/8 to write three comparison statements

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Sarah

2 January, 01:08

Using the benchmark 1/2 and the fractions 1/8 amd 5/8 to write three comparison statements

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Tyshawn Stokes · Answer 1

To compare 1/8 and 5/8, you will compare each separately to 1/2 (4/8).

1/8 < 1/2 (4/8)

5/8 > 1/2 (4/8)

1/8 < 5/8

By comparing each fraction to 1/2, you will then be able to compare the two fractions.