SOLUTION: How would I solve by first eliminating the fractions? x/2 - x/3 = 5

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Question 4961: How would I solve by first eliminating the fractions?
x/2 - x/3 = 5
Answer by Abbey(339) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the equation by the lowest common denominator, in this example it is six:
%28x%2F2%29%2A6+-+%28x%5C3%29%2A6+=+5%2A6
3x-2x=30
x=30