SOLUTION: I can't seem to figure out what to do with this equation 5/8n = 3 3/4 How do I figure out n?

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Question 78659: I can't seem to figure out what to do with this equation 5/8n = 3 3/4 How do I figure out n?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/8n = 3 3/4
(5/8)n = 15/4
Multiply both sides by 8/5 to get:
n=(15/4)(8/5)
n= 6/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.