Is 5 over 8 as a fraction greater than a half?

Answer 1

Convert to equivalent fractions with the same denominator and compare the numerators:

5/8 = 5/8

1/2 = (1×4)/(2×4) = 4/8

5 > 4

→ 5/8 > 4/8

→ 5/8 > 1/2

Yes. 5/8 is greater than 1/2

Answer 2

5/8 (5 over 8, or 5/8ths) is greater than a half by 1/8 (1 over 8, or 1/8th).