Question

What should be subtracted from the sum of-5/12 and -5/18 to get -17/72​

Answer 1

Step by step explanation:

Let the number be = x

So, (-5/12 + -5/18) -x = -17/72

After taking L.C.M. of 12 and 18, = 36

(-15-10) - x = -17/72

36

-25/36 -x = -17/72

-25/36 +17/72 = x

Now taking the L.C.M. of 72 and 36, = 72

-50 + 17 = x

72

So, x = -33/72