Question

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

• A. 12/16
• B. 13/16
• C. 11/16
• D. 17/16

Answer 1

The correct option is D

17/16

Let the number to be added be x.

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

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