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The sum of two rational numbers is (4/21). If one of them is (5/7), find the other. |
Answer» Let the required number be x. Then, = (5/7) + x = (4/21) By sending (5/7) from left hand side to the right hand side it changes to – (5/7) x = (4/21) – (5/7) LCM of 21 and 7 is 21 Express each of the given rational numbers with the above LCM as the common denominator. Now, = [(4×1)/ (21×1)] = (4/21) = [(5×3)/ (7×3)] = (15/21) Then, = (4/21) – (15/21) = (4-15)/21 = (-11/21) Hence the required number is (-11/21) |
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