Question

What number should added to the -5/8 so as to get-3/2?

Answer 1

Hey!

Let the no. be x

$\frac{ - 5}{8} + x = \frac{ - 3}{2}$

$x = \frac{ - 3}{2} + \frac{5}{8} \\ \\ x = \frac{ - 12 + 5}{8}$

$x = \frac{ - 7}{8}$