SOLUTION: Hi could you help me solve this rational equation? x/3 + x/2 = 10 thanks

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Question 136582: Hi could you help me solve this rational equation?
x/3 + x/2 = 10

thanks
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: x%2F3+%2B+x%2F2+=+10
You need to find a common denominator before you can solve this
+%282x+%2B+3x%29%2F%283%2A2%29++=+10
+5x+=+60
x+=+12
Check your answer. Does 12%2F3+%2B+12%2F2+=+10?