Question

Find three rational numbers between −5/7 and -3/8





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Answer 1

Soln. Take the l.c.m. of denominator

l.c.m. of ( 7, 8 ) = 56

The given number can be written as

-5/7 × 8/8 = -40/56

-3/8 × 7/7 = -21/56

We know that,

-40/56 < -21/56

any three rational bnumbers are -39/56 , -38/56 ,-37/56. answer.