The sum of -3/2 and 1/2 is
(a) -1
(b) -2
(c) 4
(d) 3

Solution:

Given, the rational numbers are -3/2 and 1/2 .

We have to find the sum of the rational numbers.

-3/2 + 1/2 = (-3 + 1)/2

= -2/2

= -1

Therefore, the required value of sum is -1.

✦ Try This: The sum of -5/2 and 1/2 is

Given, the rational numbers are -5/2 and 1/2.

We have to find the sum of the rational numbers.

-5/2 + 1/2 = (-5 + 1)/2

= -4/2

= -2

Therefore, the sum of -5/2 and 1/2 is -2.

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

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Sample Problem 3

The sum of -3/2 and 1/2 is (a) -1, (b) -2, (c) 4, (d) 3

Summary:

The sum of -3/2 and 1/2 is -1

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