Question

what number should be added to -7/8 to get -3/2

Answer 1

Hey there !!
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Let 'x' be the number that should be added to –7/8 to get –3/2.

–7/8 + x = – 3/2

x = 7/8 – 3/2

x = ( 7 – 12 ) / 8

x = – 5/8
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Verification :- –7/8 + ( – 5/8 ) = – 3/2

= ( – 7 – 5 ) / 8

= – 12/8

= – 3/2

Hence, L.H.S. = R.H.S.
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Therefore, – 5/8 is the required number that should be added to – 7/8 to get – 3/2.

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