SOLUTION: If three less than one half a number is equal to one-third of the same number, find the number

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Question 1043807: If three less than one half a number is equal to one-third of the same number, find the number
Answer by mpn292(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sol: Let the number be 'x'
according to given question,
(x/2)-3=x/3
now set all the fractions on one side and constants on other side
i.e; (x/2)-(x/3)=3
now take the LCM of 2,3 and it is 6
(3x-2x)/6=3
(x/6)=3
x=6*3
x=18.
Therefore the number is, x=18.