Question

The sum of two rational numbers is -5/8. If one number is -2/3, find the other​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two rational numbers are X and Y

X+Y=(-5/8)

and one number, say X = (-2/3)

Y=(-5/8)-(-2/3)

Y= 1/24

Answer 2

Answer:

1. 2/3-5/8
2. take LCM of 3 and 8=24
3. 16/24-15/24 (base are same so subtract)
4. 16-15=1
5. 1/24 Answer