Question

sum of 2 rational numbers is 5/9.If one of them is -1/3 find the other

Answer 1

Hi Friend !!!

Here is ur answer !!!

Let the be x

x+(-1/3) = 5/9

x = 5/9 + 1/3

x = 5+3/9

x = 8/9


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Answer 2

Sum of two rational number =5/9
One of them =-1/3

Then,
other one =Sum of two rational number - One given number

So,
$= \frac{5}{9} - ( \frac{ - 1}{3} ) \\ = \frac{5}{9} + \frac{1}{3} \\ = \frac{5 + 3}{9} \\ = \frac{8}{9}$
Hence,
The second rational number =8/9