Question

Put these numbers in order from greatest to least.
1/2 0.64 5/8

Answer 1

To compare the numbers \( \frac{1}{2} \), \( 0.64 \), and \( \frac{5}{8} \), we can convert them to decimals:

1. \( \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 \)
2. \( 0.64 = 0.64 \)
3. \( \frac{5}{8} = 0.625 \) (since \( 5 \div 8 = 0.625 \))

Now, we can compare the decimals:

- \( 0.5 \)
- \( 0.625 \)
- \( 0.64 \)

Ordering them from greatest to least gives us:

1. \( 0.64 \)
2. \( \frac{5}{8} \) (or \( 0.625 \))
3. \( \frac{1}{2} \) (or \( 0.5 \))

So, the final order is:

\( 0.64, \frac{5}{8}, \frac{1}{2} \)