Question

What rational number should be subtracted from -5/12
to get 5/24​

Answer 1

Answer:

-5/8

Explanation:

Let the number subtracted be x.

According to Question,

-5/12 - x = 5/24

-5/12 - 5/24 = x

x = -15/24

x = -5/8

Hence, -5/8 should be subtracted from -5/12 to get 5/24.

Answer 2

Answer:

15/24

Step-by-step explanation:

-5/12 - 15/24= 5/24