Question

what number should be subtracted from -7/8 to get 5/9​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Suppose x be the rational number to be added to  − 7/ 8 to get  5/9

Then, − 7/8+x = 5/9

x=5/9 +7/8

x= 5x8+7x9/72

x=40+63/72

x=103/72

Therefore, the required number is 103/72