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The sum of two rational numbers is (-3/8). If one of them is (3/16), find the other. |
Answer» Let the required number be x. Then, = (3/16) + x = (-3/8) By sending (3/16) from left hand side to the right hand side it changes to – (3/16) x = (-3/8) – (3/16) LCM of 8 and 16 is 16 Express each of the given rational numbers with the above LCM as the common denominator. Now, = [(-3×2)/ (8×2)] = (-6/16) = [(3×1)/ (16×1)] = (3/16) Then, = (-6/16) – (3/16) = (-6-3)/16 = (-9/16) Hence the required number is (-9/16) |
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