SOLUTION: I need help remembering how to get rid of the fraction so i can work with whole numbers. example 2/3+4x=3x-4/5

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Question 654001: I need help remembering how to get rid of the fraction so i can work with whole numbers. example
2/3+4x=3x-4/5
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ewatrrr:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find a common denominator between your two fractions. Since both of your denominators are prime numbers, the common denominator is just the product of the two denominators. Multiply both sides of your equation by the common denominator; the fractions will go away and you will have a happy math paper.

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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

2%2F3%2B4x=3x-4%2F5  |Multiplying thru by 15 so as all denominators = 1

2%2A15%2F3%2B4%2A15x=3%2A15x-4%2A15%2F5  

 10 + 60x = 45x - 12

  15x = -22

    x= -22/15