Question

how can i eliminate the fractions in this equation 2/3x + 4/5y =20

Answer 1

you can eliminate the fraction by multiplying the equation by the lowest common denominator of 3,5, and 1. Do you know what the lowest common denominator is ?

Answer 2

15?

Answer 3

yes. Now multiply the equation by 15.
(15)2/3x + (15)4/5y = (15)20

can you do that ?

Answer 4

10x+12y=300?

Answer 5

you got it

Answer 6

thank u !!

Answer 7

your welcome....I don't blame you, I don't like messing with fractions either :)