Question

What fraction should be added with -4/9 to get 6/17 ?

(A) 104/163 (B) 136/151 (C) 122/153

Answer 1

(C) 122/153

Explanation:

Let x be the required fraction.

(-4/9) + x = 6/17

Add both sides by 4/9

x = (6/17) + (4/9)

= (54 + 68)/153

= 122/153

Answer 2

• x = 122/153

Explanation:

Let's create an equation to solve for the variable x. Then, isolate the x by adding 4/9 to both sides. Lastly, simplify and solve for the x variable.

• -4/9 + x = 6/17
• => 4/9 - 4/9 + x = 6/17 + 4/9
• => x = 6/17 + 4/9
• => x = 6(9)/17(9) + 4(17)/9(17)
• => x = 54/153 + 68/153
• => x = 122/153

Looking at all the options, Option C is matching with our result.

Hence, Option C is correct.