Question

What should be added to $\frac{-3}{4}$ to get $\frac{5}{16}$?

• A. $\frac{12}{16}$
• B. $\frac{13}{16}$
• C. $\frac{11}{16}$
• D. $\frac{17}{16}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

$\frac{17}{16}$

Let the number to be added be x.

$\frac{-3}{4}+x=\frac{5}{16}$

$x=\frac{5}{16}+\frac{3}{4}=\frac{5}{16}+\frac{12}{16}=\frac{17}{16}$.