Thread: fractions and equations

4/X+3=2/3

how can i solve this. i want to understand what i'm going to do when it's fractions on both sides.

2X/5=X+4/3

Originally Posted by akelegna

4/X+3=2/3

how can i solve this. i want to understand what i'm going to do when it's fractions on both sides.

2X/5=X+4/3

Unfortunately you didn't use grouping brackets to be clear. I assume that you mean

............................... instead of

Multiply by the denominators and cancel:





Solve for x.

The 2nd question should be done in a similar way.