Step-by-step explanation:
To find out that 1 5/8 is greater than 1 1/2, find common denominators.
Multiply 1/2 by 4:
4/8.
Let's compare:
1 5/8 > 1 4/8.
This is because 5 > 4.
Your answer: One numerator is smaller than the other, therefore making 1 5/8 greater.
