SOLUTION: what are the steps for solving the problem 2/3 + 3k/4=71/12

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Question 653021: what are the steps for solving the problem 2/3 + 3k/4=71/12
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) About Me  (Show Source):
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        2%2F3 + 3k%2F4 = 71%2F12

The LCD is 12, so multiply both sides by 12:

  12·2%2F3 + 12·3k%2F4 = 12·71%2F12

        8 + 9k = 71

            9k = 63

             k = 7

Edwin