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Question
Insert three rational numbers between `3/8` and `10/13`.
Sum
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Solution
Let’s verify whether the given rational numbers lie between `3/8` and `10/13`:
Step 1: Convert to decimals
`3/8 ≈ 0.375`
`10/13 ≈ 0.7692`
Now check the given numbers.
`16/29 ≈ 0.5517`
`13/21 ≈ 0.6190`
`23/34 ≈ 0.6765`
Step 2: Verify all lie between 0.375 and 0.7692
Yes: 0.375 < 0.5517 < 0.6190 < 0.6765 < 0.7692
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