Question

What number should be added to -9/16 to ger -7/48 ?​

Answer 1

Let the number added be x.

So,

-9/16 + x = -7/48

-9 + 16x / 16 = -7/48

16x - 9 = -7/3

16x = -7/3 + 9

16x = -7 + 27 / 3

16x = 20/3

x = 20/48

Hence mate your answer is 20/48