Question

What number should be added to 5/8 to get -1/24? *

Answer 1

Answer:

$\sf{x = \dfrac{ - 2}{3}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\sf {Question}$

$\sf\implies what \: number \: should \: be \: added \: to \: \: \dfrac{5}{8} \: to \: get \: \dfrac{ - 1}{24}$

$\sf{Solution}$

$\sf\implies x + \dfrac{5}{8} = \dfrac{ - 1}{24}$

$\sf\implies x = \dfrac{ - 1}{24} - \dfrac{5}{8}$

$\sf\implies x = \dfrac{ - 1 - 15}{24}$

$\sf\implies x = \dfrac{ - 16}{24}$

$\sf\implies x =\dfrac{ - 2}{3}$

$\sf answer : x = \dfrac{ - 2}{3}$