Question

2 by 5 of a number is 8 less than 2 by 3 of a number . Find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x
A/q
(2/5)x = (2/3)x - 8
⇒(2x/3) -(2x/5) = 8
⇒4x/15= 8
⇒x = 30

Answer 2

2x/5+8=2x/3
=8=2x/3-2x/5
=8=4x/15
= 8*15=4x
=120=4x
x=120/4
x=30