Question

What number should be subtracted from -3/5 to get -2​

Answer 1

Let the number to be subtracted be x

$\frac{ - 3}{5} - x = - 2 \\ - \frac{3}{5} = - 2 + x \\ x = 2 - \frac{3}{5} \\ x = \frac{10}{5} - \frac{3}{5} \\ x = \frac{7}{5}$

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