SOLUTION: 1 1/6 + x/8 = 7/24 Not sure what to do once I turn the mixed fraction to an improper one. any help would be appreciated. thanks.

SOLUTION: 1 1/6 + x/8 = 7/24 Not sure what to do once I turn the mixed fraction to an improper one. any help would be appreciated. thanks.

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Question 734313: 1 1/6 + x/8 = 7/24 Not sure what to do once I turn the mixed fraction to an improper one. any help would be appreciated. thanks.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7/6+x/8=7/24
x/8=7/24-7/6
x/8=7/24-28/24
x/8=-21/24
x=-21/24*8
x=-7
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