Question

Find the lowest common denominator that would eliminate the fractions in this equation.

5x/6-x/3+1=8/9

Answer 1

18

Answer 2

is the answer just simplly 18 @myko

Answer 3

is that the answer? 18

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

\[5 x/6 - x/3 + 1 = 8/9 \to 1+\frac{x}{2}= \frac{8}{9}\]1*2*3*3=18
Multiply each side by 18.\[18\left(1+\frac{x}{2}\right)=18\left(\frac{8}{9}\right) \]\[18+9 x= 16\]\[x=-\frac{2}{9} \]