Question

What number should be added to $\frac{-5}{8}$ so as to get $\frac{-3}{2}$ ?

Answer 1

Sum of two numbers $=\frac{-3}{2}$

One number $=\frac{-5}{8}$

$\therefore$ Second number $\frac{-3}{2}-\left(\frac{-5}{8}\right)=\frac{-3}{2}+\frac{5}{8}$

$=\frac{-12+5}{8}=\frac{-7}{8}$