Question 86116
I presume the given question to be x/3 - 1/4 = (3x-8)/12

LCD of the Left side is 12

==> (4x - 3)/12 = (3x-8)/12

==> 4x - 3 = 3x - 8   [multiplying by 12 on both sides]

==> 4x - 3x - 3 = -8

==> x - 3 = -8

==> x = -8 + 3

==> x = -5 is the solution