Question

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

• A. $-\frac{5}{8}$
• B. $\frac{7}{8}$
• C. $-\frac{1}{8}$
• D. $-\frac{7}{8}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $-\frac{7}{8}$

Let, the required number is $=x$

Then,

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

$x-\frac{5}{8}=\frac{-3}{2}$

$x=-\frac{3}{2}+\frac{5}{8}=\frac{-12+5}{8}$

$x=\frac{-7}{8}$

Hence, this is the answer.