SOLUTION: How do I solve 3/4 + z= 5/6

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Question 647699: How do I solve 3/4 + z= 5/6

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Answer by Algebraic(50) About Me  (Show Source):
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You're going to want to begin by subtracting (3/4) from (5/6) so you can get 'z' by itself.
Step 1: (3/4 - 3/4) + z = (5/6 - 3/4)
You'll get: z = (5/6 - 3/4)
Step 2: The LCD (Least Common Denominator) that both of these fractions share is 24 because 6*4 is 24. The LCD is the least number that both of the denominators are able to multiply into.
Multiply each fraction by 24 to the numerator like so:
Step 3: z = [(5/6) (24/1)] - [(3/4) (24/1)]
Multiply top to top and bottom to bottom like so:
5*24 (numerators) and 6*1 (denominators) to the first fraction, and the second fraction should be 3*24 (numerators) and 4*1 (denominators)
Step 4: You'll get z = (120/6) - (72/4). Both of these terms are divisible, so simplify.
Step 5: After you simplify each term, you'll get: z = (20) - (18)
Step 6: Now it's a simple subtraction problem, so the answer is: z = 2

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do I solve 3/4 + z= 5/6

3%2F4+%2B+z+=+5%2F6

9 + 12z = 10 ------ Multiplying by LCD, 12

12z = 10 - 9

12z = 1

highlight_green%28z+=+1%2F12%29

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