SOLUTION: I need help solving (5/y)-(2/3)=(-1/4) This is a homework problem and not out of a book. I have 3 pages of solving rational equations homework, if I can understand how to do one,

Question 167678: I need help solving (5/y)-(2/3)=(-1/4) This is a homework problem and not out of a book. I have 3 pages of solving rational equations homework, if I can understand how to do one, I might be able to do the rest.
According to my teacher, it should not equal zero. I'm lost. I have tried multiplying by y, I end up with 5-2/3y=-1/4y and then don't know what to do. I would appreciate your help, if you can explain what I need to do.
Thanks,
Danielle
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5/y)-(2/3)=(-1/4)
multiply both sides with a common denominator: 12y
12y[(5/y)-(2/3)]=12y(-1/4)
60-8y = -3y
60 = 5y
12 = y

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