SOLUTION: on the number line what is half way between 2/3 and 3/4? a) 5/14 b) 7/12 c) 13/18 d) 17/24 e)8/9

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Question 241973: on the number line what is half way between 2/3 and 3/4?
a) 5/14
b) 7/12
c) 13/18
d) 17/24
e)8/9

Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3/4-2/3)/2
[(3*3-2*4)/12]/2
[(9-8)/12]*1/2
1/12*1/2
1/24 IS HALF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THESE 2 POINTS.
3/4-1/24
(3*6-1)/24
(18-1)/24
17/24
ANSWER D).

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