Question

Mathus ate $\frac{5}{8}$ of an apple pie, while Burgus ate $\frac{2}{8}$ of the pie. Who ate more pie?

• A. Mathus
• B. Burgus
• C. Both ate equal amounts.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mathus

Here, we have to compare two like fractions.
To compare two like fractions, we have to compare the numerators only. The fraction that has the greater numerator is the larger fraction.

We know that 5 > 2.
So, $\frac{5}{8}>\frac{2}{8}$
Hence, Mathus ate more pie.