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How Do You Find a Rational Number Between Two Fractions?

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So do you really want to know how to find a rational number between two given fractions? The teacher explains how to average the two fractions to find a rational number between the two fractions. There are several steps involved in changing a mixed fraction to an improper fraction and also in finding the least common denominator.

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average, central tendency, fractions, improper fractions, least common denominator, least common multiple, mixed numbers, numerators, order of operations, evaluating expressions, rational numbers

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Grade
6th - 12th
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Math
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Instructional Videos
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4:01
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