Question

The sum of two rational numbers is  31/24.   If one of the rational number is 5/6,  find the other number correct explanation​

Answer 1

Answer:

11/24 is the other rational number

Step-by-step explanation:

Number: 31/24

Sum of number: 5/6+_____=31/24

.°. 31/24-5/6=_____

Now, Make the denominator same

31/24-5x4/6x4=______

31/24-20/24=_____

.°. 11/24

Answer 2

Answer:

The other number is 11/24

Step- by- step explanation:

Let us take the other number as "x"

5/6 + x = 31/24

        x = 31/24 - 5/6  [LCM of 24 & 6 = 24]

        x = 31x1/24x1 - 5x4/6x4

        x = 31/24 - 20/24

        x = 11/24

Therefore, the other number is 11/24.

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