Question

what number should be added to - 3/8 so as to get - 5/2 ??​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

(-3/8) + x= -5/2

transporting -3/8 to RHS,

x=-5/2+3/8

x= -20/8+3/8

therefore, x= -17/8