SOLUTION: 26/15 = 104/70-w solve w

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Question 542221: 26/15 = 104/70-w
solve w
Answer by friesr(113) About Me  (Show Source):
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Going to shuffle your problem around:
w+=+%28104%2F70%29-%2826%2F15%29
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Now need a common denominator:
w=%281560%2F1050%29+-+%281820%2F1050%29
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Now subtract 1560 - 1820 = -260
w=-260/1050
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now reduce fraction
w=-26%2F105