Question

Find the number halfway between the two numbers listed below...

5/9 and 7/8

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{23}{72}$

Step-by-step explanation:

To make things easier, finding the Least Common Denominator (LCD) will help.

LCD of  $\frac{5}{9}$  and  $\frac{7}{8}$ is 72

Multiply the numerators by the opposite denominators

5 × 8 = 40

7 × 9 = 63

These numbers represent the new numerators of the LCD

$\frac{40}{72}$  and  $\frac{63}{72}$

Subtract the fractions

$\frac{63}{72}$ -  $\frac{40}{72}$= $\frac{23}{72}$

$\frac{23}{72}$