Question

what number should be added to -5/8 so as to get 5/4?

Answer 1

Answer :-

$\dfrac{15}{8}$

Step-by-step Explanation :-

Let the number be x.

According To Question :-

$\implies$ $\dfrac{-5}{8}$ + x = $\dfrac{5}{4}$

$\implies$ x = $\dfrac{5}{4}$ + $\dfrac{5}{8}$

$\implies$ x = $\dfrac{10 + 5}{8}$

$\implies$ x = $\dfrac{15}{8}$

So, the number is $\dfrac{15}{8}$

Verification :-

$\implies$ $\dfrac{-5}{8}$ + $\dfrac{15}{8}$ = $\dfrac{5}{4}$

$\implies$ $\dfrac{10}{8}$ = $\dfrac{5}{4}$

$\implies$ $\dfrac{5}{4}$ = $\dfrac{5}{4}$

Hence, Verified..!