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What following number is in between 2/5 and 7/8?

15/16, 3/4, 3/8, 1/3

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Answer:

Explanation:

You need to give all the fractions a common denominator so you can compare the numerators.

The least common multiple of 5, 8, 16, 4, 3 is 240.

⅖ = 96/240

⅞ = 210/240

15/16 = 225/240

¾ = 180/240

⅜ = 90/240

⅓ = 80/240

The only numerator between 96 and 210 is 180.

180/240 = ¾

⅖ < ¾ < ⅞

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