SOLUTION: how do i do this: x/3-2x/5+3x/6=10 (fraction busters)

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Question 270780: how do i do this: x/3-2x/5+3x/6=10 (fraction busters)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do i do this: x/3-2x/5+3x/6=10 (fraction busters)
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Always multiply thru by the least common multiple of the denominators:
lcm = 30
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You get:
10x - 12x + 15x = 300
13x = 300
x = 23.077
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Cheers,
Stan H.