Question

What number should be added to −4 /11 to get −3/ 8​

Answer 1

let the unknown number = x

x + (-4/11) = -3/8

x + (-4) = -3/8 x 11

x + (-4) = -33/8

x = -33/8 + 4

x = -33 + 32/ 8

x = -1/8

so the final equation should be :

-1/8 + (-4/11) = -3/8