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What fraction lies between 2/3 and 6/7 on the number line?

A. 3/5
B. 4/8
C. 3/7
D. 5/6

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Answer:

D. 5/6

Explanation:

The given fractions have decimal values of ...

2/3 ≈ 0.67

6/7 ≈ 0.86

The answer choices are approximately 0.60, 0.50, 0.43, and 0.83.

The last choice (5/6) is between 2/3 and 6/7.

Using a common denominator of 42, these three fractions are ...

2/3 = 28/42

5/6 = 35/42

6/7 = 36/42

The fraction 5/6 lies between 2/3 and 6/7.

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It is useful to memorize the decimal equivalents of fractions with denominators of 10 or less. There are some patterns involved that make it easier.

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