SOLUTION: I am working with rational equations and simply do not understand the steps to work through a problem, if you could please help. y/3-1/2=1/6

Question 186608: I am working with rational equations and simply do not understand the steps to work through a problem, if you could please help.
y/3-1/2=1/6
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 to clear the fractions.

Multiply and simplify.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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