Which sign makes the statement true?

Question

HINT: make both decimal by dividing bottom into the top ex: 3/4 = 0.75


1

8

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2

5

(1 point)
Responses

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Answer 1

To compare the fractions \( \frac{1}{8} \) and \( \frac{2}{5} \), we first convert them to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

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

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

Now we compare the decimal values:

• \( 0.125 \) (for \( \frac{1}{8} \)) is less than \( 0.4 \) (for \( \frac{2}{5} \)).

Thus, the statement can be concluded as: \[ \frac{1}{8} < \frac{2}{5} \]

So the correct sign to make the statement true is: <

Final answer: <