How could you eliminate the fractions to make solving the equation five twenty-thirds m plus twelve twenty-thirds equals twenty-one twenty-thirds easier?

Divide both sides of the equation by five twenty-thirds.

Divide both sides of the equation by twenty-three.

Multiply both sides of the equation by twenty-three.

Subtract twelve twenty-thirds from both sides of the equation.

Question

How could you eliminate the fractions to make solving the equation five twenty-thirds m plus twelve twenty-thirds equals twenty-one twenty-thirds easier? 

 Divide both sides of the equation by five twenty-thirds. 

 Divide both sides of the equation by twenty-three. 

 Multiply both sides of the equation by twenty-three. 

 Subtract twelve twenty-thirds from both sides of the equation.

texaschic101 · Answer

5/23m + 12/23 = 21/23 --- multiply the equation by 23
5m + 12 = 21
5m = 21 - 12
5m = 9
m = 9/5

texaschic101 · Answer

if you multiply the equation by the LCD, then it will get rid of the fractions