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The sum of two rational numbers is – 8. If one of the numbers is (-15/7), find the other. |
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Answer» Given sum of two numbers is -8 One of them is (-15/7) Let the required number be x x + (-15/7) = -8 The LCM of 7 and 1 is 7 Consider (-8/1) = (-8/1) × (7/7) = (-56/7) On substituting x + (-15/7) = (-56/7) x = (-56/7) – (-15/7) x = (-56/7) + (15/7) x = (-56 + 15)/7 x = (-41/7) |
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