SOLUTION: can you tell me how to do x+3/4=7/8 step by step please

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Question 349913: can you tell me how to do x+3/4=7/8 step by step please
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2B%283%2F4%29=%287%2F8%29 find common denominator (8)
x%2B%286%2F8%29=%287%2F8%29 3*2=6 and 4*2=8 to make 6/8
x%2B%286%2F8%29-%286%2F8%29=%287%2F8%29-%286%2F8%29subtract 6/8 from both sides of equal sign
highlight%28x=1%2F8%29