SOLUTION: How do I solve this equation? x+5/5+1=x/3

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Question 924715: How do I solve this equation?
x+5/5+1=x/3
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is it?
x+5/(5+1)=x/3
x%2B5%2F%285%2B1%29=x%2F3
Lowest Common Denominator is 3%285%2B1%29=18.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

How do I solve this equation?
x+5/5+1=x/3


Why is so difficult to use PARENTHESES?

If it's %28x+%2B+5%29%2F5+%2B+1+=+x%2F3, then highlight_green%28x+=+15%29