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Find 5 rational number between 2/-7 and 5/6​

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Answer:

-11/42, -10/42, 10/42, 11/42, 12/42

Explanation:

First of let's find the LCM of the denominators.

LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

Thus, -2/7 can also be expressed in terms of 42 as denominator as; -12/42

Similarly, 5/6 can also be expressed in terms of 42 as denominator as; 35/42

Thus, any five rational numbers could come in the form of the numerator being between -12 to 35 with the denominator being 42.

Thus, five rational numbers between -2/7 and 5/6 are;

-11/42, -10/42, 10/42, 11/42, 12/42

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