Math Problem Statement

Find eight rational numbers between the following pairs: (i) -1/3 and 2/7, (ii) 2/3 and 4/3, (iii) 3/-4 and -1/2, (iv) -1/5 and 1/5, (v) -2 and -1, (vi) -2 and 0.

Solution

To solve the problem of finding eight rational numbers between the given pairs of fractions, here’s how it can be approached:


(i) Between -1/3 and 2/7

  1. Convert these fractions to have a common denominator (e.g., 21):

    • 13=721-\frac{1}{3} = -\frac{7}{21}
    • 27=621\frac{2}{7} = \frac{6}{21}
  2. Rational numbers between 721-\frac{7}{21} and 621\frac{6}{21}: Examples: 621,521,421,0,121,221,321,521-\frac{6}{21}, -\frac{5}{21}, -\frac{4}{21}, 0, \frac{1}{21}, \frac{2}{21}, \frac{3}{21}, \frac{5}{21}.


(ii) Between 2/3 and 4/3

  1. Convert these fractions to have a common denominator (e.g., 3):

    • 23\frac{2}{3} and 43\frac{4}{3} already have common denominators.
  2. Rational numbers between 23\frac{2}{3} and 43\frac{4}{3}: Examples: 79,89,56,1,119,43\frac{7}{9}, \frac{8}{9}, \frac{5}{6}, 1, \frac{11}{9}, \frac{4}{3}.


(iii) Between 3/-4 and -1/2

  1. Convert these fractions to have a common denominator (e.g., 8):

    • 34=68\frac{3}{-4} = -\frac{6}{8}
    • 12=48-\frac{1}{2} = -\frac{4}{8}
  2. Rational numbers between 68-\frac{6}{8} and 48-\frac{4}{8}: Examples: 58,916,1016,716,38-\frac{5}{8}, -\frac{9}{16}, -\frac{10}{16}, -\frac{7}{16}, -\frac{3}{8}.


(iv) Between -1/5 and 1/5

  1. Convert to common denominators:

    • 15-\frac{1}{5} and 15\frac{1}{5} already have common denominators.
  2. Rational numbers between 15-\frac{1}{5} and 15\frac{1}{5}: Examples: 325,225,0,125,225-\frac{3}{25}, -\frac{2}{25}, 0, \frac{1}{25}, \frac{2}{25}.


(v) Between -2 and -1

  1. Rational numbers between 2-2 and 1-1: Examples: 95,85,32,54,43-\frac{9}{5}, -\frac{8}{5}, -\frac{3}{2}, -\frac{5}{4}, -\frac{4}{3}.

(vi) Between -2 and 0

  1. Rational numbers between 2-2 and 00: Examples: 74,64,54,1,32,45,12-\frac{7}{4}, -\frac{6}{4}, -\frac{5}{4}, -1, -\frac{3}{2}, -\frac{4}{5}, -\frac{1}{2}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you determine common denominators for fractions?
  2. What defines a rational number?
  3. Can irrational numbers exist between these pairs?
  4. How do we graph these rational numbers on a number line?
  5. What strategies can we use for similar problems?

Tip: Always convert fractions to a common denominator for clarity when finding rational numbers between them.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Numbers
Fractions
Number Line

Formulas

Common denominator method for fractions

Theorems

Density property of rational numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8