SOLUTION: 1/12u - 1/36 + 1/2u = 1/2 + u I have the answer but can't figure out how they got it.. I just need someone to show me how they got the answer of (-19/15)

Question 144239: 1/12u - 1/36 + 1/2u = 1/2 + u
I have the answer but can't figure out how they got it.. I just need someone to show me how they got the answer of (-19/15)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 36. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Combine like terms on the left side

Add 1 to both sides

Subtract 36u from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -15 to isolate u

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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