Question

What should be subtracted from -7/8 so as to get -2.​

Answer 1

Answer:

9/8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number to be subtracted be x

-7/8 - x = -2

-7/8 = -2 + x

x = -7/8+ 2

  = (-7+16)/8

  =  9/8

Answer 2

Answer

Let the subtracted no be x

-7/8-x = -2

-7 - x = -2×8

-7 -x = -16

-7 +16 = x

9 = x

The no. will be 9