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The sum of two rational numbers is \(\frac{-1}{2}.\) If one of the numbers is \(\frac{5}{6}\), find the other. |
Answer» Sum of two rational numbers = \(\frac{-1}{2}\) One number = \(\frac{5}{6}\) Let the other rational number = x Now, According to question, \(\frac{5}{6}\)+ x = \(\frac{-1}{2}\) \(\Rightarrow\) x = \(\frac{-1}{2}-\frac{5}{6}\) \(\Rightarrow\) x \(=\frac{-3-5}{6}\) \(\Rightarrow\) x = \(\frac{-8}{6}\) In lowest terms, x \(=\frac{-8÷2}{6÷2}= \frac{-4}{3}\) Therefore, the other rational number is \(\frac{-4}{3}\) |
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