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Question
Insert three rational numbers between `5/9` and `8/11`.
Sum
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Solution
Let’s verify whether the given rational numbers lie between `5/9` and `8/11`:
Step 1: Convert to decimals
`5/9 ≈ 0.5556`
`8/11 ≈ 0.7273`
Now check the options.
`18/29 ≈ 0.6207`
`13/20 ≈ 0.65`
`21/31 ≈ 0.6774`
Step 2: Check if all lie between 0.5556 and 0.7273
Yes, all three values are:
0.5556 < 0.6207 < 0.65 < 0.6774 < 0.7273
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Chapter 1: Rational and Irrational Numbers - EXERCISE 1A [Page 5]
