Is 5/8 less than 11/16?

Is 5/8 less than 11/16? Is 5/8 smaller than 11/16? These are the same questions with one answer.

To get the answer, we first convert each fraction into decimal numbers. We do this by dividing the numerator by the denominator for each fraction as illustrated below:

5/8 = 0.625
11/16 = 0.688

Then, we compare the two decimal numbers to get the answer.
0.625 is less than 0.688.

Therefore, 5/8 is less than 11/16 and the answer to the question "Is 5/8 less than 11/16?" is yes.

Which means that this equation is also true: 5/8 < 11/16

Note: When comparing fractions such as 5/8 and 11/16, you could also convert the fractions (if necessary) so they have the same denominator and then compare which numerator is smaller.

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