Question

solve: w + 1/5 = 7/8..?

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

I was thinking you subtract the fractions?

Answer 3

@batwoman use the idea of "balance" to solve the equation....

Answer 4

Yes, subtract 1/5 from BOTH sides is a good idea :)

Answer 5

okay, so like this? \[\frac{ 7 }{ 8 } - \frac{ 1 }{ 5 } \] and find the common denominator?

Answer 6

Yes.

Answer 7

Okay, I see now. Thanks!! :)