What should be subtracted from -2-3 to obtain the nearest integer-

Given rational number is 2/3. We know that, nearest natural number of 2/3 is 1 Let x be subtracted to 2/3 to obtain 1 Then, 2/3 x = 1 ⇒ x = 2/3+1 = ...

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Question 96

What should be subtracted from $\frac{- 2}{3}$ to obtain the nearest integer?

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Given rational number is $\frac{- 2}{3} .$
We know that, nearest natural number of $\frac{- 2}{3}$ is $- 1$
Let x be subtracted to $\frac{- 2}{3}$ to obtain - 1
Then, $\frac{- 2}{3} - x = - 1$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{- 2}{3} + 1 = \frac{1}{3}$

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Question 96

What should be subtracted from $\frac{- 2}{3}$ to obtain the nearest integer?

Given rational number is $\frac{- 2}{3} .$
We know that, nearest natural number of $\frac{- 2}{3}$ is $- 1$
Let x be subtracted to $\frac{- 2}{3}$ to obtain - 1
Then, $\frac{- 2}{3} - x = - 1$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{- 2}{3} + 1 = \frac{1}{3}$