Question

what should be subtracted
$\frac{5}{8}$
to make -1​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no. subtracted be x

Step-by-step explanation:

$5 \div 8 - x = - 1$

$5 \div 8 + 1 = x$

$x = 1.625$

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{5}{8} - x = - 1$

$\frac{5}{8} + 1 = x$

$\frac{5 + 8}{8} = x$

$\frac{13}{8} = x$

$x = 1.625$