SOLUTION: (5X/2) - 1 = (x/3) +12 Cant solve the inequalities because I dont know how to get rid of fraction. Please help.

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Question 705691: (5X/2) - 1 = (x/3) +12
Cant solve the inequalities because I dont know how to get rid of fraction. Please help.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find lowest common denominator. Multiply the left side and the right side by the lowest common denominator. This will, with appropriate simplifications and arithmetic, clear the fractions. Lowest common denominator in your statement is 6, being 3 times 2.