<PRE><B>Question 545810</B>
&lt;br&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Tahoma&quot;&gt;The easiest way to solve this equation,&lt;br&gt;

is to multiply the entire equation by the least common denominator.&lt;br&gt;

In this case it is 8:&lt;br&gt;

{{{x/2+1/4=5/8}}} given&lt;br&gt;

{{{8x/2+8*1/4=8*5/8}}} multiplied both sides by 8&lt;br&gt;

{{{4x+2=5}}} simplified&lt;br&gt;

{{{4x=3}}}subtracted 2 from both sides&lt;br&gt;

{{{x=3/4}}} answer&lt;br&gt;

You could also use the least common denominator to combine all the fractions, but it takes a LOT more time.&lt;br&gt;

It&#39;s good to know both ways to do it though.&lt;br&gt;

I hope this helps!  :)&lt;br&gt;</PRE>