SOLUTION: 1/x+1/a=1/b then x=

Question 207785: 1/x+1/a=1/b then x=
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD xab to clear out the fractions.

Simplify

Subtract xb from both sides.

Factor out the GCF 'x'

Divide both sides by .

Rearrange the equation.

So the solution is
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