Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:17/8

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE NUMBER BE x

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

or x-5/8=3/2

or x=3/2+5/8

or x=17/8

so,lets check it..

17/8-5/8=12/8=3/2

Answer 2

Hope this helps you ;)

$let \: that \: number \: be \: x$

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

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

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

$x = \frac{17}{8}$