SOLUTION: Please help me out with this equation: 7/8 - 2/11 = x/44 I multiplied the two sides by the LCD, and ended up with a fraction that could not be reduced, but the question w

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Please help me out with this equation: 7/8 - 2/11 = x/44 I multiplied the two sides by the LCD, and ended up with a fraction that could not be reduced, but the question w      Log On


   

Question 240538: Please help me out with this equation:

7/8 - 2/11 = x/44

I multiplied the two sides by the LCD, and ended up with a fraction that could not be reduced, but the question was asking for an answer in reduced form.
Please help me! It would be greatly appreciated!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
77/88 - 16/88 = (2x)/88

77 - 16 = 2x

61 = 2x

61/2 = x ___ this is as reduced as it gets