Question

What number should be added to $\frac{-5}{6}$ so as to get $\frac{3}{2}$

• A. $\frac{-7}{3}$
• B. $2\frac{1}{3}$
• C. $\frac{8}{3}$
• D. $\frac{-8}{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2\frac{1}{3}$

The number should be added is $=\frac{3}{2}-\frac{-5}{6}=\frac{9+5}{6}=\frac{14}{6}=\frac{7}{3}=2\frac{1}{3}$