Question

what number should be added ti -5/8 so as to get -3/2.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{ - 7}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the required number.

So,

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

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

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

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

Answer 2

Answer:

let number added to -5/8 is a.

-5/8+a=-3/2

a=-3/2+5/8

a=-12+5/8

a=-7/8