Question

What number should be added to -5/8 as to get -3/2

Answer 1

-5/8 + X = -3/2

-5/8 +3/2=- x

-5+12/8 = -x

7/8 =-x

-7/8

Answer 2

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

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

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

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

$\frac{-7}{8}$