Question

The sum of two rational numbers is 5/18 .If one is 1/8 find the other ?

Answer 1

Answer:

11/45

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets suppose the number is x

If sum is 5/18

then

x + 1/8 = 5/18

or

x = 5/18 - 1/8

by cross multiplication we get

x = 40 - 18/ 18 × 5

x = 22/90

x = 11/45