Question

What is the difference between the greatest and the smallest rational numbers

given below?

7/15,11/20,2/5,12/25
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Answer 1

The difference between the greatest and smallest rational number
`=(3)/(20)`

Explanation:

Step(i):-

Given that the rational numbers

`(7)/(15) , (11)/(20) ,(2)/(5) ,(12)/(25)`

we have to find that the difference between the greatest and the smallest rational numbers

solution:-

The greatest rational number =
`(11)/(20)`

Convert into decimal = 0.55

The smallest rational number =
`(2)/(5)`

Convert into decimal = 0.4

The difference between the greatest and smallest rational number

`= (11)/(20) - (2)/(5)`

=
`(11-8)/(20)`

`=(3)/(20)`

Final answer:-

The difference between the greatest and smallest rational number
`=(3)/(20)`