Is 1/5 over 7/8 less than 1

Question

Need to know if 1/5/7/8 less than 1

Answer 1

I think your question is 1/5 divided by 7/8 less than 1.

Well, let's see (1/5) / (7/8) = (1/5) * (8/7)  = ?

Is your answer less than 1 or greater than 1?

If the numerator is greater than the denominator, then it is greater than 1.

If the numerator is less than the denominator, then it is less than 1.