Question

The sum of two rational numbers is -3/8 if one of them is 3/16 find the other please answer this question step by step

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required rational no ve x

As per question,

x + 3/16 = -3/8

x = -3/8 -3/16

= (-6 - 3)/16

= -9/16 ( reqd rational no)

Verification

3/16 + (-9/16)

=-6/16

=-3/8

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required rational no ve x

As per question,

x + 3/16 = -3/8

x = -3/8 -3/16

= (-6 - 3)/16

= -9/16 ( reqd rational no)

Verification

3/16 + (-9/16)

=-6/16

=-3/8