The sum of two rational numbers is -5/8. If one of them is 7/16, find the other.

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Given: Let p and q be two rational numbers. One rational number = p = Other rational number = q = ? Sum of two rational numbers = (p + q) = q = - p Substituting the values in above, we get: L.C.M. of 8 and 16 is 16. Now, expressing each fraction with denominator 16: The other rational number q is .

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The sum of two rational numbers is -5/8. If one of them is 7/16, find the other.

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