The correct answer is: [C]: " 5/12" .
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Explanation:
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Notice that all answer choices given are fractions, which are "twelfths".
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The question asks, "which number is halfway between 1/3 and 1/2 ?"
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We can convert "1/3" and "1/2" into "twelfths";
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1/3 = (14) / (34) = 4/12 ;
1/2 = (16) / (26) = 6/12 ;
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So, what number is halfway between: 4/12 and 6/12?
The answer is: "5/12" ; which is: Answer choice: [C].
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