Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer 2

$\frac{ - 5}{8} + x = \frac{ - 3}{2}$
$x = \frac{ - 3}{2} + \frac{5}{8}$
$x = \frac{ - 12 + 5}{8}$
$x = \frac{ - 7}{8}$
$\frac{ - 7}{8} should \: be \: added$