what should be subtracted from -4/9 to get 5/12

what should be subtracted from -4/9 to get 5/12

let the required number is x.

According to the question,

-4/9-x=5/12

Or, -x=5/12+4/9

Or, x=(15+12)/36

Or, -x=37/36

Or,x=-37/36

Required number=-37/36