Question

What number should be added to -4/7 to get 5/9?

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

71/63

Explanation:

Let n represent the number of interest.

-4/7 + n = 5/9 . . . . . n must be added to -4/7 to get 5/9

n = 5/9 + 4/7 = (35 +36)/63 = 71/63

The number 71/63 must be added to -4/7 to get 5/9.