document.write( "Question 635704: Actually this involves fractions with variables I am trying to remember how to clear the fractions so I can then solve the equation. emphasis is on how to clear this type. Thanks\r
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document.write( "m/2+m/4=5/6 \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #400486 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! I am trying to remember how to clear the fractions so I can then solve the equation. emphasis is on how to clear this type. Thanks \n" ); document.write( "m/2+m/4=5/6 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "To clear denominators in an equation \n" ); document.write( "multiply thru the equation by the \n" ); document.write( "least common multiple of the denominators. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Your Problem: \n" ); document.write( "The lcm is 12. \n" ); document.write( "-- \n" ); document.write( "Multiplying thru by 12 you get: \n" ); document.write( "6m + 3m = 10 \n" ); document.write( "9m = 10 \n" ); document.write( "m = 10/9 \n" ); document.write( "============== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |