Which of the following is a rational number between 3 3 1/6

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To convert \(3 \frac{3}{6}\) to an improper fraction:

  1. Convert the whole number to sixths: \(3 = \frac{18}{6}\)
  2. Add the fraction part to it: \[ 3 \frac{3}{6} = \frac{18}{6} + \frac{3}{6} = \frac{21}{6} \]

Now, we need to find a rational number between \(3 \frac{3}{6}\) (or \(\frac{21}{6}\)) and another number.

A simple rational number between \(3 \frac{3}{6}\) and \(4\) (which is equal to \(4 = \frac{24}{6}\)) could be \(3.5\) or as a fraction, \(\frac{7}{2}\).

To check if \(\frac{7}{2}\) is between \(3 \frac{3}{6}\) and \(4\):

  1. Convert \(3.5\) or \(\frac{7}{2}\) to sixths: \(\frac{7}{2} = \frac{21}{6}\) from scaling \(6\) in the denominator, hence it remains in fraction form.

Thus, one rational number between \(3 \frac{3}{6}\) and \(4\) could be \(3.5\) or \(\frac{21}{6}\).

One possible answer, including smaller options, would be:

  • \(3 \frac{4}{6} (which is 3.6667),\)
  • or the simplest rational \(3.5 ( \frac{7}{2})\).

In conclusion, rational numbers between \(3 \frac{3}{6}\) and another integer (and respectively \(4\)) could be considered \(3.5 (or \frac{7}{2})\), being a clearer representation.