Question

The sum of two rational numbers is $8$ if one of the numbers is $\frac{-5}{6}$ find the other.

Answer 1

Let the rational number be $x$. Then, according to the question,

$x+\left(-\frac{5}{6}\right)=8$

$x=8+\frac{5}{6}$

$x=\frac{48+5}{6}$

$x=\frac{53}{6}$