SOLUTION: x + 1/2 = 2/3

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Question 177216: x + 1/2 = 2/3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 1/2 = 2/3
x = (2/3) - (1/2)
The lcd is 6
Convert each of the denominators to 6:
x = (4/6) - (3/6)
Then:
x = (4-3)/6
x = 1/6
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Cheers,
Stan H.