SOLUTION: I am trying to assist my child w/ her algebra homework; but have no idea as to how to answer this equation. We'd really appreciate your assistance. Thank you. 3/4n + 16=2 1/8n

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Question 646274: I am trying to assist my child w/ her algebra homework; but have no idea as to how to answer this equation. We'd really appreciate your assistance. Thank you.
3/4n + 16=2 1/8n

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
The idea is to have all denominators = 1
%283%2F4%29n+%2B+16+=+%282%261%2F8%29n Note: 2%261%2F8+=+%288%2A2+%2B+1%29%2F8+=+17%2F8
%283%2F4%29n+%2B+16+=+%2817%2F8%29n |Multiplying thru by 8 so as all denominators = 1
6n + 128 = 17n
128 = 11n
128/11 = n OR 11%267%2F11