How could you eliminate the fractions before proceeding to solve this equation?

five-eighths equals three-eighths times t plus one-eighth

Add one-eighth to both sides of the equation.

Subtract one-eighth from both sides of the equation.

Divide both sides of the equation by 8.

Multiply both sides of the equation by 8.

Question

How could you eliminate the fractions before proceeding to solve this equation?

five-eighths equals three-eighths times t plus one-eighth

 Add one-eighth to both sides of the equation.

 Subtract one-eighth from both sides of the equation.

 Divide both sides of the equation by 8.

 Multiply both sides of the equation by 8.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

5/8 = 3/8t + 1/8
(multiply the entire equation by the LCD, which is 8)
5 = 3t + 1 -- subtract 1 form both sides
5 - 1 = 3t
4 = 3t -- divide by 3
4/3 = t

anonymous · Answer

when you multiply the equation by the LCD, then the fractions turn to whole numbers

anonymous · Answer

ok so where multiplying by both sides

anonymous · Answer

yes...the entire equation

anonymous · Answer

ok