Let m, n, p, and q represent nonzero positive integers. find a number in terms of m, n, p, and q that is halfway between m/n and p/q.

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Preston Cannon

4 February, 08:01

Let m, n, p, and q represent nonzero positive integers. find a number in terms of m, n, p, and q that is halfway between m/n and p/q.

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Amara Greene · Answer 1

This is the same as averaging. You add them and divide by 2.

((m/n) + (p/q)) / 2 would be a number in between m/n and p/q.

Do note that n and q must be nonzero, but luckily that is a given.