Solve this equation: - 13/24 = -5/16 + c?

Answer 1

-13/24 = -5/16 + c?

To solve this, you must isolate c by undoing the operations surrounding it.

In this case, add 5/16 to both sides.
-13/24 + 5/16 = -5/16 + c + 5/16
c = -13/24 + 5/16

To add -13/24 + 5/16, find the common denominator. In this case, it's 48.
c = -13/24 * 2/2 + 5/16 * 3/3
c = -26/48 + 15/48
c = -11/48 (solution!)