Question

sum of two rational number is -1/12.if one of the number is -5/6.find the other.

Answer 1

Let the number be x
⇒By the condition
x-$\frac{5}{6}$=-$\frac{1}{12}$
or,x=$\frac{5}{6}$-$\frac{1}{12}$
or,x=$\frac{(5*2-1)}{12}$
or,x=$\frac{9}{12}$
or , x=$\frac{3}{4}$
Ans:The required no. is $\frac{3}{4}$.