<PRE><B>Question 154372</B>


{{{x/6-x/15=1/16}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{240(x/cross(6)-x/cross(15))=240(1/cross(16))}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{240}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{40x-16x=15}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{24x=15}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(15)/(24)}}} Divide both sides by {{{24}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=5/8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=5/8}}} which approximates to {{{x=0.625}}}. 

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