Math Problem Statement

Find five rational number between 3/5 and 2/3

Solution

To find five rational numbers between 35\frac{3}{5} and 23\frac{2}{3}, we can follow these steps:

  1. Convert the fractions to have a common denominator:

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

    Convert 35\frac{3}{5} and 23\frac{2}{3} to fractions with a denominator of 15: 35=3×35×3=915\frac{3}{5} = \frac{3 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{9}{15} 23=2×53×5=1015\frac{2}{3} = \frac{2 \times 5}{3 \times 5} = \frac{10}{15}

  2. Find five rational numbers between 915\frac{9}{15} and 1015\frac{10}{15}:

    To find five rational numbers between 915\frac{9}{15} and 1015\frac{10}{15}, we can create fractions with a higher common denominator.

    Let's increase the denominator to 30: 915=9×215×2=1830\frac{9}{15} = \frac{9 \times 2}{15 \times 2} = \frac{18}{30} 1015=10×215×2=2030\frac{10}{15} = \frac{10 \times 2}{15 \times 2} = \frac{20}{30}

    Now we can find rational numbers between 1830\frac{18}{30} and 2030\frac{20}{30}: 1930\frac{19}{30}

    To find more, let's use a higher denominator, say 45: 915=9×315×3=2745\frac{9}{15} = \frac{9 \times 3}{15 \times 3} = \frac{27}{45} 23=2×153×15=3045\frac{2}{3} = \frac{2 \times 15}{3 \times 15} = \frac{30}{45}

    Now we can find rational numbers between 2745\frac{27}{45} and 3045\frac{30}{45}: 2845,2945\frac{28}{45}, \frac{29}{45}

    Using a higher denominator, 60: 915=9×415×4=3660\frac{9}{15} = \frac{9 \times 4}{15 \times 4} = \frac{36}{60} 23=2×203×20=4060\frac{2}{3} = \frac{2 \times 20}{3 \times 20} = \frac{40}{60}

    Now we can find rational numbers between 3660\frac{36}{60} and 4060\frac{40}{60}: 3760,3860,3960\frac{37}{60}, \frac{38}{60}, \frac{39}{60}

Combining all the found rational numbers, we get:

  • 1930\frac{19}{30}
  • 2845\frac{28}{45}
  • 2945\frac{29}{45}
  • 3760\frac{37}{60}
  • 3860\frac{38}{60}

So, five rational numbers between 35\frac{3}{5} and 23\frac{2}{3} are:

  1. 1930\frac{19}{30}
  2. 2845\frac{28}{45}
  3. 2945\frac{29}{45}
  4. 3760\frac{37}{60}
  5. 3860\frac{38}{60}

Would you like more details on the process or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the least common denominator of two fractions?
  2. What are rational numbers and how do they differ from irrational numbers?
  3. How can you determine if a number is rational or irrational?
  4. How can you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?
  5. What is the process to add or subtract fractions with different denominators?
  6. How can you simplify a fraction?
  7. What are some examples of rational numbers between 0 and 1?
  8. How do you convert a repeating decimal to a fraction?

Tip: When finding numbers between two fractions, converting them to have a common denominator makes it easier to identify intermediate values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8