Question

what number should be added to -4/9 to get 3/8

Answer 1

3/8-(-4/9) means 3/8 + 4/9 find the LCM and then solve

Answer 2

Let the number be x

$- \frac{ 4}{9} + x = \frac{3}{8}$

$x = \frac{3}{8} + \frac{4}{9}$


$x = \frac{27 + 32}{72}$


$x = \frac{59}{72}$