Mathematics
State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F):
(i) The fraction lies between 2 and 3
(ii) To find an equivalent fraction to a given fraction, we may add or subtract the same (non-zero) number to its numerator and denominator.
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(i) False.
Reason: is a proper fraction (numerator < denominator), so it lies between 0 and 1, not between 2 and 3.
(ii) False.
Reason: To find an equivalent fraction, we must multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number, not add or subtract.
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