What should be subtracted from -2/3 to obtain the nearest integer?

Solution:

We know that

Rational number is -2/3

Nearest number to -2/3 is -1

Consider x to be subtracted to -2/3 is -1

-2/3 - x = -1

It can be written as

x = -2/3 + 1

So we get

x = 1/3

Therefore, 1/3 should be subtracted from -2/3.

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☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 9

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Problem 96

What should be subtracted from -2/3 to obtain the nearest integer?

Summary:

1/3 should be subtracted from -2/3 to obtain the nearest integer

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