To insert a rational number between 1/4 and 1/3, Meena takes the average of the two fractions. What rational number does she get? Give it in lowest terms.

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7/24. Average = 1/4 + 1/32 = 3/12 + 4/122 = 7/12/2 = 7/24. This lies between 1/4 and 1/3.

To insert a rational number between $\frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ , Meena takes the average of the two fractions.
What rational number does she get? Give it in lowest terms.

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