What two numbers are located 5/8 of a unit from 1/6 on a number line?

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Puddles

26 January, 13:28

What two numbers are located 5/8 of a unit from 1/6 on a number line?

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Miriam · Answer 1

First find the common denominator. It would be 24. For 8 to get to 24 you have to multiply it by 3. So 8*3=24 and 5*3=15. For 6 to get to 24 you have to multiply it by 4. So 6*4=24 and 1*4=4. Our fractions are now at 15/24 and 4/24. 15+4 is 19 and 15-4 is 11. Your answers are 19/24 and 11/24.