SOLUTION: What is a number between 13/8 and 14/6

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Question 950223: What is a number between 13/8 and 14/6
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert to common denominator
%2813%2F8%29%283%2F3%29=39%2F24
%2814%2F6%29%284%2F4%29=56%2F24
You can use any number = n where 39%3Cn%3C56 as the numerator over 24 to have a number between 13/8 and 14/6. The integer between the two fractions is 2 (48/24).
OR CONVERT TO DECIMALS
13/8=1.625
14/6=2.333
N is a number between 13/8 and 14/6 if 1.625%3CN%3C2.333.