Question 1117307: Find a rational number halfway in between the two numbers.10/11 and 7/8 Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, solver91311, Shin123:Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find a rational number halfway in between the two numbers.10/11 and 7/8
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Add them, divide by 2
10/11 + 7/8 = 80/88 + 77/88 = 157/88
---> 157/176
Hint: The average of two numbers is halfway between the two numbers.
Hint: To find the average of two numbers, add them and then divide the sum by 2.
Hint: Dividing a fraction by 2 can be accomplished by multiplying the denominator by 2.
Hint: The numerator of the fraction you get when you add your two numbers is a prime number, so don't bother trying to reduce the fraction -- you can't.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
