Question

What number should be subtracted from −2/3to get −1/12?
IN RATIONAL NUMBER

Answer 1

Answer:

23/4

Step-by-step explanation:

$- \frac{2}{3} - x = - \frac{1}{12} \\ - 2 - 3x = - \frac{1}{12 } \\ - 3x = - \frac{1}{12} + 2 \\ - 3x = \frac{ - 1 + 24}{12} \\ \\ - 3x = \frac{23}{12} \\ x = \frac{23}{12} \times 3 \\ x = \frac{23}{4}$