To compare the fractions 1/3 and 2/5, we can find a common denominator and then compare the numerators.
The common denominator for 3 and 5 is 15.
Converting 1/3 to have a denominator of 15:
1/3 * 5/5 = 5/15
Converting 2/5 to have a denominator of 15:
2/5 * 3/3 = 6/15
Now we can compare the numerators:
5/15 vs 6/15
Since 6 is larger than 5, we can conclude that 2/5 is greater than 1/3.
