Which sign makes the statement true? HINT: make both decimal by dividing bottom into the top ex: 3/4 = 0.75 1 8 ? 2 5 (1 point) Responses < < >

Answer 1

To solve the expression \( \frac{1}{8} \) ? \( \frac{2}{5} \), we need to convert both fractions to their decimal equivalents.

1. For \( \frac{1}{8} \): \[ \frac{1}{8} = 0.125 \]

2. For \( \frac{2}{5} \): \[ \frac{2}{5} = 0.4 \]

Now, we can compare the two decimal values:

• \( 0.125 \) (which is \( \frac{1}{8} \))
• \( 0.4 \) (which is \( \frac{2}{5} \))

Since \( 0.125 < 0.4 \), the correct sign to make the statement true would be \( < \).

So, the complete statement would be: \[ \frac{1}{8} < \frac{2}{5} \]

Therefore, the answer is \( < \).