Question

What fraction is exactly midway between 1/5 and 1/7

Answer 1

Answer:

1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{6}{35}$

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the ' middle ' add the 2 fractions and divide by 2 ( average )

$\frac{1}{5}$ + $\frac{1}{7}$ ( change denominators to 35 , the LCM of 5 and 7 )

= $\frac{7}{35}$ + $\frac{5}{35}$

= $\frac{12}{35}$

midway = $\frac{12}{35}$ ÷ 2 = $\frac{6}{35}$