Question

Five sixths of a number is negative five ninths. what is the number

Answer 1

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Answer 2

-
`(2)/(3)`

Explanation:

let the number be n , then

`(5)/(6)` n = -
`(5)/(9)` ( multiply both sides by 18 to clear the fractions )

15n = - 10 ( divide both sides by 15 )

n =
`(-10)/(15)` = -
`(2)/(3)`