<PRE><B>Question 780510</B>

first equation  
x/5 + 12 = 7 


second equation 
 2/3x - 2 = -12 

How do I solve equations with fractions in them like x/5 and 2/3 in the equations above 


{{{x/5 + 12 = 7}}} ------ Multiply by LCD, 5, and solve for x


Same goes for the 2nd eq.</PRE>