Yes, \( \frac{1}{5} \) is less than \( \frac{1}{2} \).
To compare the two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals:
- \( \frac{1}{5} = 0.2 \)
- \( \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 \)
Since \( 0.2 < 0.5 \), it follows that \( \frac{1}{5} < \frac{1}{2} \).