Question

What should be subtracted from $\frac{-3}{5}$ to get 1?

• A. $-\frac{8}{5}$
• B. $-\frac{7}{5}$
• C. $-\frac{6}{5}$
• D. $-\frac{2}{5}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$-\frac{8}{5}$

Let the required number be $x$

$\frac{-3}{5}-x$ = 1

$\Rightarrow -x$ = 1 + $\frac{3}{5}$ = $\frac{5+3}{5}$ = $\frac{8}{5}$

$\Rightarrow x$ = $-\frac{8}{5}$