Question

what should be subtracted from -7/8 so,as to get 5/12?
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no to be subtracted be -x

one no.=-7/8

A.T.Q

(-7/8) -x = 5/12

-x. = 5/12+7/8

-x = 10+21/24

-x = 31/24

x = -31/24

so,the no. is -31/24 which should be subtracted from-7/8 to get5/12

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Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{-31}{24}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x,

Given,

$\frac{-7}{8}$ -x = $\frac{5}{12}$

$\frac{-7}{8}$ - $\frac{5}{12}$ = x

now after finding the Lcm we get,

$\frac{-21-10}{24}$ = x

therefore,

x= $\frac{-31}{24}$

thus the number to be subtracted is $\frac{-31}{24}$.