Question

The sum of two rational numbers is -5/8
If one of them is 7/16 find the other.
please answer me with full step by step solving please ​

Answer 1

Answer:

let one rational no. = x

other no.= 7/16

sum of no. = -5/8

according to question

x+7/16 = -5/8

X= -5/8- 7/16

by finding LCM

X = -5/8 x 2/2 - 7/16

X= -10 / 16 - 7/16

X= -17/16

hope it helps..