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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
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∙ 6y ago
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago5/8 (5 over 8, or 5/8ths) is greater than a half by 1/8 (1 over 8, or 1/8th).
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