SOLUTION: Solving equation with fraction 1/(3x)-1/2=1/6

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Question 717374: Solving equation with fraction
1/(3x)-1/2=1/6
Answer by josgarithmetic(39838) About Me  (Show Source):
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Lowest common denominator is 2%2A3%2Ax. Multiply both sides of the equation by 2%2A3%2Ax. Simplify from there and you will have cleared any denominators. Caclulate from there and simplify.