what number should be subtracted from 1/3 so as to get -5/12 ?.....please help!!!@_@
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Let the number be x
1/3 - x = -5/12
-x = -5/12 - 1/3
-x = -5 - 4/12
-x = -9/12
-x = -3/4
x = 3/4
what number should be subtracted from 1/3 so as to get -5/12
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Let us suppose that the number is x
Now this number has to be subtracted from 1/3 .
After subtracting the difference is -5/ 12
So!!
Let's form an equation as per the question
The equation is as following
So . The number is 3/4
Thanks
@Be Brainly