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What should be added to -3/8 to get 5/6 ?

What should be added to -3/8 to get 5/6 ?
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What should be added to -3/8 to get 5/6 ?

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User Marj
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Answer:

  • 1 5/24

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Subtract -3/8 from 5/6 to find the required number:

  • 5/6 - (- 3/8) =
  • 5/6 + 3/8 =
  • 4*5/24 + 3*3/24 = Common denominator is 24
  • 20/24 + 9/24 = Add up fractions
  • 29/24 = Convert to mixed number
  • 1 5/24
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