Question

Which number lies between the numbers \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{1}{6}\)?

(a) \(\frac{1}{5}\)

(b) \(\frac{1}{6}\)

(c) \(\frac{1}{3}\)

(d) \(\frac{1}{2}\)

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This interesting question is from Rational Numbers Between Two Rational Numbers topic in portion Rational Numbers of Mathematics – Class 8

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) \(\frac{1}{5}\)

Best explanation: The given fractional numbers represents \(\frac{1}{4}\) = 0.25 and \(\frac{1}{6}\) = 0.17

Our options are \(\frac{1}{5}\) = 0.20

\(\frac{1}{6}\) = 0.17

\(\frac{1}{3}\) = 0.33

\(\frac{1}{2}\) = 0.50

The only option between 0.17 and 0.25 is \(\frac{1}{5}\) i.e. 0.20.