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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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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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