Which of 2/5 and 5/8 is closer to 1/2

Question

Which is closer 2/3 or 5/8 to 1/2

 

Answer 1

Find a common denominator for all three fractions (40)

 

2/5 = 16/40

 

5/8 = 25/40

 

1/2 = 20/40

 

2/5 is closer to 1/2