SOLUTION: I don't understand the following math problem and would appreciate any help. 7/8 = n+2/3 Can someone please explain? Thank you!!

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Question 384854: I don't understand the following math problem and would appreciate any help.
7/8 = n+2/3

Can someone please explain?

Thank you!!
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
use common denominators
7/8=n+2/3
subtract 2/3 from both sides
7/8-2/3=n
common denominators
21/24-16/24=n
subtract and reduce if you can, can't here though
5/24=n