SOLUTION: One third of a number exceeds its one-fifth by 6.what is the number?

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Question 1041346: One third of a number exceeds its one-fifth by 6.what is the number?
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One third of a number exceeds its one-fifth by 6.what is the number?
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You are given that

x%2F3+-+x%2F5 = 6.

Solve this equation for x.

5x%2F15+-+3x%2F15 = 6  --->  2x%2F15 = 6  --->  2x = 6*15 = 90  --->  x = 90%2F2 = 45.

Answer.  The number is 45.