is 2/5 bigger than 1/8?
0.4 is greater than 0.125. Therefore, 2/5 is greater than 1/8 and the answer to the question "Is 2/5 greater than 1/8?" is yes. Note: When comparing fractions such as 2/5 and 1/8, you could also convert the fractions (if necessary) so they have the same denominator and then compare which numerator is larger.