Which statement is true?

a: 4/12 > 5/8 because 5/8 is greater than 1/12 and 4/12 is closer to 1 than 1/2

b: 4/12 < 5/8 because 4/12 is less than 1/2 and 5/8 is greater than 1/2

c: 5/8 < 4/12 because 4/12 and 5/8 are both closer to 1 than 1/2

d: 5/8 < 4/12 because 5/8 and 4/12 are both less than 1/2