SOLUTION: I need help solving this fractional equation: 5k/48 - 2k/9 = 17/18 (these are suppose to be fractions but not sure how to get the line under the top numbers) thank you in

Question 280751: I need help solving this fractional equation:
5k/48 - 2k/9 = 17/18 (these are suppose to be fractions but not sure how to get the line under the top numbers)
thank you in advance. I really appreciate.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need help solving this fractional equation:
5k/48 - 2k/9 = 17/18
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Step 1, get rid of fractions.
Multiply thru by 144/144
15k - 32k = 136
-17k = 136
k = -8
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