SOLUTION: Consider the numbers 6/11 7/12 a. Write an inequality that compares the numbers. Make sure you show how you know that your answer is correct. b. Find a rational number between t

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Question 427189: Consider the numbers 6/11 7/12
a. Write an inequality that compares the numbers. Make sure you show how you know that your answer is correct.
b. Find a rational number between the two given numbers. Show your work and explain your answer.



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Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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6/11 and 7/12 , use cross multiplication,
6*12 < 7*11
so, 6/11 < 7/12


to find a number between these add both values and divide by 2.
(6/11 + 7/12) / 2
=[ 149/132 ]/ 2
= 149/264