SOLUTION: I'm in a pre-algebra class and we're working on solving linear equations with fractions and I'm not understanding it. 4/6 = x+8/15 how do I solve this? Please help, tha

Question 663429: I'm in a pre-algebra class and we're working on solving linear equations with fractions and I'm not understanding it.
4/6 = x+8/15
how do I solve this?
Please help, thank you.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with
4/6 = x + 8/15
First isolate the x
x = 4/6 - 8/15
Then apply common denominators to your fractions
x = 4/6(5/5) - 8/15(2/2)
x = 20/30 - 16/30
Now you can subtract and simplify
x = 4/30 = 2/15
Post more if you have more questions and need further clarity.
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