Question

what should be added to -5/8 to get 2/9
please explain step by step class 7

Answer 1

Answer:

Hi dear

so we will make an equation here :

lets suppose it is "x" which is to be added to -5/8 to get 2/9

so here the equation is

x+(-5/8)=2/9

by transposing we get :

x=2/9+5/8

x=61/72

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{61}{72}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer should be $\frac{2}{9}$ - $\frac{-5}{8}$

2/9 - (-5/8)

= 2/9 + 5/8              (two negatives multiplied give us a positive)

= 16/72 + 45/72      (L.C.M of 8 and 9 is 72)

= 61/72