Question

Which number is halfway between 1/3 and 1/2?
A. 2/12
B. 3/12
C. 5/12
D. 7/12

Answer 1

C should be correct because 1/2= .5 and 1/3= .33. 5/12= .42 therefore it would fit between the two fractions.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:  [C]:  " 5/12" .
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Explanation: 
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 Notice that all answer choices given are fractions, which are "twelfths".
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 The question asks, "which number is halfway between 1/3 and 1/2 ?"
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   We can convert "1/3" and "1/2" into "twelfths"; 
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 1/3 = (1*4) / (3*4) = 4/12 ;

 1/2 = (1*6) / (2*6) = 6/12 ;
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 So, what number is halfway between:  4/12   and  6/12?  

The answer is: "5/12" ;  which is: Answer choice: [C].
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