Question

What number should be added to 3/8 to get -1/24? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

-1/9 should be added to 3/8 in order to get - 1/24

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required number be x

Then eq. Will be

=>3/8 + x = - 1/24

=>x = - 1/24 × 8/3

=>x = - 1/3 × 1/3

=>x = - 1/9

Therefore, the required number is - 1/9

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Answer 2

Answer:

$3 \div 8 + x = - 1 \div 24$

$x = - 1 \div 24 - 3 \div 8$

$lcm \: is \: 24$

$x = - 1 - 9 \div 24$

$x = - 10 \div 24$

$x = - 5 \div 12$

$check$

$3 \div 8 + ( - 5 \div 12)$

$3 \div 8 - 5 \div 12$

$lcm \: is 24$

$9 - 10 \div 24$

$- 1 \div 24$

$lhs = rhs$