Question

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

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. be x

5/8 + x= -3/2

So, x= -3/2 -5/8

So, x=

$\frac{ - 12 - 5}{8}$

= -17/8

Answer 2

Answer:

-17/8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number to be added = x

According to question ,

5/8 + x = -3/2

= x = -3/2 - 5/8

= x = -17/8

Therefore the number to be added = -17/8