Question

The fraction 5/6 is found between which pair of fractions on a number line?

A.1/3 and 4/9

B.7/12 and 17/18

C.11/12 and 31/36

D.1/4 and 5/8

Answer 1

B- 7/12 and 17/18

Explanation:

Get the fractions under a common denominator.

• A: 1/3=6/18. 5/6=15/18. 4/9=8/18.
• B: 7/12=21/36. 5/6=25/36. 17/18=34.
• C: 11/12=33/36. 5/6=25/36. 31/36=31/36.
• D: 1/4=6/24. 5/6=20/24. 5/8=15/24.

Out of A, B, C, and D– only B works.