Math Problem Statement

Find 5 rational numbers between 3/5 & 2/3

Solution

To find 5 rational numbers between 35\frac{3}{5} and 23\frac{2}{3}, let's proceed as follows:

Step 1: Represent the fractions with a common denominator.

The denominators of 35\frac{3}{5} and 23\frac{2}{3} are 5 and 3. The least common denominator (LCD) is 15.

35=915,23=1015\frac{3}{5} = \frac{9}{15}, \quad \frac{2}{3} = \frac{10}{15}

Now, we need to find 5 rational numbers between 915\frac{9}{15} and 1015\frac{10}{15}.

Step 2: Convert these fractions to equivalent fractions with a larger denominator.

For more options, let’s scale these fractions by multiplying numerator and denominator by 10:

35=90150,23=100150\frac{3}{5} = \frac{90}{150}, \quad \frac{2}{3} = \frac{100}{150}

Thus, we need to find 5 rational numbers between 90150\frac{90}{150} and 100150\frac{100}{150}.

Step 3: Choose rational numbers in the range.

Some examples of rational numbers are:

91150,92150,93150,94150,95150\frac{91}{150}, \, \frac{92}{150}, \, \frac{93}{150}, \, \frac{94}{150}, \, \frac{95}{150}

Step 4: Simplify these fractions (if needed).

The chosen numbers are already in their simplest forms and lie between 35\frac{3}{5} and 23\frac{2}{3}.

Final Answer:

Five rational numbers between 35\frac{3}{5} and 23\frac{2}{3} are:

91150,92150,93150,94150,95150.\frac{91}{150}, \quad \frac{92}{150}, \quad \frac{93}{150}, \quad \frac{94}{150}, \quad \frac{95}{150}.


Would you like further clarification or additional examples?
Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the definition of rational numbers?
  2. How can we find rational numbers between two integers?
  3. Can you show steps to find rational numbers in decimal form?
  4. What are irrational numbers and how do they differ from rational ones?
  5. How can you confirm a fraction is in its simplest form?

Tip: To find rational numbers between two fractions, use a larger common denominator to create a finer "grid" of numbers in the interval.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Numbers
Fractions
Common Denominators

Formulas

Finding equivalent fractions: (a/b) * (n/n) = (an)/(bn)

Theorems

Properties of Rational Numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8