Question

What should be subtracted from-4/9so as to get 5/12?

Answer 1

       -4/9 - X = 5/12

             -X = 5/12 + 4/9

              -X = (15 + 16)/36

              -X = 31/36

           X = -31/36

THEREFORE -31/36 MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM -4/9 TO GET 5/12