<PRE><B>Question 357184</B>
The easiest way to solve this problem is to get rid of the fractions, ie multiply every term in the equation by the Least Common Denominator of the fractions. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In this case, we can see that 8 is the Least Common Denominator.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

So, let&#39;s proceed:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

{{{5x/4+1x/8=3/8+x}}}  assuming this is the actual equation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

{{{8*5x/4+8*x/8=8*3/8+8*x}}}  multiply all terms by 8&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

{{{2*5x+x=3+8*x}}}  simplify&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

{{{10x+x=3+8x}}}  simplify&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

{{{11x=3+8x}}}  simplify&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

{{{3x=3}}}  simplify&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

{{{x=1}}}  answer&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

I hope this helps!  :)  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</PRE>