Question

What should be added to -2/3 to get-5/-8?​

Answer 1

Answer:

-8

Step-by-step explanation:

-2/3- -5/-8

L.C.M. OF 3 AND 8 IS 24

THEREFORE,

-2+5/24

or, -3/24 = -8 (Answer).

Hope this helps you

Answer 2

-2/3+x=-5/8

×=-5/-8+2/3

x=5/8+2/3. ( - and - will cut off)

x=15/24+16/24. ( lcm of 8 and 3 is 24)

x=31/24