Question

How do you clear the equations of fractions?? E.G. Solve the Equation: x/2=10-x/3 PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! & Explain!

Answer 1

6.(x/2)=6.(10-x/3)

Answer 2

3.x=60-2.x

Answer 3

6(x/2) =6(10-x/3)
3x = 60-2x
3x+2x=60
5x=60
x=60/5
x=12 :)

Answer 4

5.x=60

Answer 5

x=12

Answer 6

Why is everyone multiplying by 6?

Answer 7

to eliminate 3 and 2

Answer 8

then why not use 3 itself and 2 itself? why 6?

Answer 9

six is divisible for both

Answer 10

o! so least common denominator(:

Answer 11

thats it!

Answer 12

yes lowest common multiple of 3 and 2 :)

Answer 13

wait but in the middle of the problem, you guys moved 3x=60-2x to 3x+2x=60, why??

Answer 14

you can just solve it like a linear equation and add 2x on both sides getting you 5x=60 which equals 12

Answer 15

3x+2x = 60-2x+2x
Eliminate the 2

Answer 16

3.x=60-2.x->3.X+2.X=60-2.X+2X

Answer 17

oh! alright, I see. Thanks.!(: