Question

The sum of two rational numbers is -23/5 .If one of the number is 5/9,what is the other number ​

Answer 1

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Given :

• Sum of two rational numbers = -23/5
• One of them = 5/9

To Find :

• The other rational number.

Solution :

Let, the other rational number be 'x'.

According to the problem,

$\implies$5/9 + x = -23/5

$\implies$x = - 23/5 - 5/9

$\implies$x = (- 207 - 25)÷ 45

$\implies$x = - 232/45