<PRE><B>Question 347729</B>
LCD = 8x


Multiply all fractions by 8x to remove the fractions.


(3/x) + (1/4) = (5/8)



(3/x)* 8x + (1/4)* 8x = (5/8)* 8x



24 + 2x = 5x


24 = 5x - 2x


24 = 3x


24/3 = x


8 = x


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