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What is the rational number between 1/4 and 1/8

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Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

3/16 is one answer


Discussion:

To be definite, let's find the average of 1/4 and 1/8. That number is rational and lies between the two values:


(1/4 + 1/8)/2 =

(2/8 + 1/8)/2 = (as 1/4 = 2/8)

( 3/8)/2 =

3/16


Thank you,

MrB

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