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Well, hello there! Let's paint a happy little picture with numbers. Five eighths is bigger than one half, just like adding more happy little trees to a painting makes it even more beautiful. Remember, numbers are just like colors on our palette - each unique and special in its own way.
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ReneTo determine which is bigger between one half and five eighths, we need to find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 8. When both fractions are converted to have a common denominator, one half is equal to four eighths, and five eighths is already in the same form. Comparing them now, we see that five eighths is bigger than four eighths (or one half). Therefore, five eighths is the larger fraction.
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What fraction comes midway between one half and three quarters?
It is five eighths.
What is half of five and three eights?
Well, isn't that a lovely little math question! Half of five is two and a half, and half of three eights is one and a half eights. So, when you add them together, you get three and six eights. Just remember, there are no mistakes in math, only happy little accidents.
How many eighths are in five eighths?
One eighth is 1/8. Two eighths (2/8) is two one eighths, that is, (1/8) + (1/8) or 2 x (1/8). So five eighths (5/8) would be five one eighths, that is, (1/8) + (1/8) + (1/8) + (1/8) + (1/8) or 5 x (1/8). There are five eighths (1/8) in five eighths (5/8).
Four eighths of a circle is what percent?
four eighths would be one half or 50%
How many eighths are in one half?
4 X 1/8th = 1/2 Basically, 4/8 in 1/2
