What should be added to
$\frac{- 3}{8} to get \frac{5}{16} ?$

$\frac{12}{16}$

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$\frac{13}{16}$

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$\frac{11}{16}$

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$\frac{14}{16}$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$\frac{11}{16}$

Let the number to be added be x.

$\frac{- 3}{8} + x = \frac{5}{16}$

$x = \frac{5}{16} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{5}{16} + \frac{6}{16} = \frac{11}{16}$

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