SOLUTION: Solve for x, leave your answer as a fraction (improper if needed): 5/6x = 2/8

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Question 793429: Solve for x, leave your answer as a fraction (improper if needed):
5/6x = 2/8
Answer by waynest(281) About Me  (Show Source):
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(5/6)x = 2/8
48(5/6)x = 48(2/8)
8(5)x = 6(2)
40x = 12
40x/40 = 12/40
x = 3/10
check:
(5/6)(3/10) = 2/8
1/4 = 1/4
2/8 = 1/4