Fraction Comparison: Find the Missing Symbol Between 2/8 and 7/8

To solve the problem, we will compare two fractions: $\frac{2}{8}$ and $\frac{7}{8}$.

Both fractions have the same denominator (8), which allows us to directly compare the numerators. Therefore, we need only consider the values of the numerators to understand the relationship between the two fractions.

• Step 1: Identify the numerators. For $\frac{2}{8}$, the numerator is 2. For $\frac{7}{8}$, the numerator is 7.
• Step 2: Compare the numerators. We observe that $2 < 7$.

Since 2 is less than 7, it follows that $\frac{2}{8}$ is less than $\frac{7}{8}$.

Therefore, the correct sign to place between $\frac{2}{8}$ and $\frac{7}{8}$ is $<$.

The solution to the problem is $<$.