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The sum of two rational numbers is (-3). If one of them is (-15/7), find the other. |
Answer» Let the required number be x. Then, = (-15/7) + x = (-3) By sending (-15/7) from left hand side to the right hand side it changes to – (-15/7) x = (-3) – (-15/7) LCM of 1 and 7 is 7 Express each of the given rational numbers with the above LCM as the common denominator. Now, = [(-3×7)/ (1×7)] = (-21/7) = [(-15×1)/ (7×1)] = (-15/7) Then, = (-21/7) – (-15/7) = (-21+15)/7 = (-6/7) Hence the required number is (-6/7) |
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