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Fill in the blanks:
$$\dfrac{-9}{14}+.....=-1$$. Hence find the sum of the numerator and denominator so obtained.

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9
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Correct option is A. 9
$$\dfrac{-9}{14} + x = -1$$

$$\Rightarrow x = \dfrac{9}{14} - 1$$

$$\Rightarrow x = \dfrac{9-14}{14} $$

$$x = \dfrac{-5}{14}$$

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