Question

What number should be subtracted from $\frac{-5}{3}$ to get $\frac{5}{6}$?

Answer 1

Let the required number be $x$

According to the question,

$\frac{-5}{3}-x=\frac{5}{6}$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{-5}{3}-\frac{5}{6}$

$=\frac{-5\times 2}{3\times 2}-\frac{5}{6}$

$=\frac{-10}{6}-\frac{5}{6}$

$=\frac{-10-5}{6}$

$=\frac{-15}{6}$

$=\frac{-5}{2}$

Hence, the required number is $-\frac{5}{2}$.