SOLUTION: How do i get rid of the fraction for 2/x - 3/y = 1

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Question 160226: How do i get rid of the fraction for 2/x - 3/y = 1
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
By multiplying both sides by a "common denominator" -- xy:
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2/x - 3/y = 1
xy(2/x - 3/y) = xy(1)
2y - 3x = xy