Question

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

• A. 12/16
• B. 13/16
• C. 11/16
• D. 14/16

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C

11/16

D

14/16

Let the number to be added be x

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

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

Also, $\frac{11}{16}=\frac{11\times 2}{16\times 2}=\frac{22}{32}$