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The sum of two rational numbers is -712. If one of them is 1324, fine the other. - Mathematics

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The sum of two rational numbers is `(-7)/12`. If one of them is `13/24`, fine the other.

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Solution

∵ Sum of two rational number = `(-7)/12`

and one of them = `13/24`

∴ The other rational number = `(-7)/12 - 13/24`

`= (- 7 xx 2)/(12 xx 2) - 13/24`

`= (- 14)/24 - 13/24`

`= (- 14 - 13)/24`

`= (- 27)/24`

`= (-9)/8`

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Chapter 2: Rational Numbers - Exercise 2 (C)

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 7 ICSE
Chapter 2 Rational Numbers
Exercise 2 (C) | Q 8
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