Question

Which number is halfway between 1/3 and 1/2?
A. 2/12
B. 3/12
C. 5/12
D. 7/12

Answer 1

The correct answer is: [C]: " 5/12" .
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Explanation:
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Notice that all answer choices given are fractions, which are "twelfths".
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The question asks, "which number is halfway between 1/3 and 1/2 ?"
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We can convert "1/3" and "1/2" into "twelfths";
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1/3 = (1*4) / (3*4) = 4/12 ;

1/2 = (1*6) / (2*6) = 6/12 ;
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So, what number is halfway between: 4/12 and 6/12?

The answer is: "5/12" ; which is: Answer choice: [C].
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Answer 2

C should be correct because 1/2= .5 and 1/3= .33. 5/12= .42 therefore it would fit between the two fractions.