Question

what numbers should be added -5/8 so as to get -3/2​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

-5/8 + x = -3/2

x = -3/2 + 5/8 (minus 5 upon 8 becomes plus when shifted on right side)

x = -12/8 + 5/8 (LCM = 8)

x = -7/8

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Answer 2

Answer:

-7/8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

-5/8 + x = -3/2

x = -3/2 - (-5/8)

x = -3/2 + 5/8

x = 5/8 - 3/2

x = (5- 12)/8

x = -7/8