Question

The sum of two rational numbers is -4/3. If one of the numbers is -5, then find the other.​

Answer 1

Tip:

• take L.C.M of denominators.

• simply the question .

Explanation

Given:

The sum of two number is

$- \frac{4}{3}$

one number is

$- 5$

Step 1 of 1

assume the other number as x

$- \frac{5}{1} + x = - \frac{4}{3}$

$x = - \frac{4}{5} - \frac{5}{1}$

Take the L.C.M of 3 and 1=3

$\frac{ - 4 + 15}{3}$

$x = \frac{11}{3}$

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