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