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What should be added to -3/5 to get -1/3?​

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Answer:

The fraction 4/15 should be added to -3/5 to get -1/3.

What should be added to -3/5 to get -1/3?​-example-1
User Prathap Badavath
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Answer: 4/15

Explanation:

We can represent what needs to be added with the variable x.

So -3/5+x=-1/3

Now solve for x

Add 3/5 to both sides

-3/5+3/5+x=-1/3+3/5

x=4/15

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