Question

find a number such that one_fifth of it is less than a one_fourth of it by 3​

Answer 1

x/5+3=x/4

3=x/4-x/5

3=(5x-4x)/20

3=x/20

x=20×3

x=60

Answer 2

Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

x/4 - x/5 =3

(5x - 4x)/20 = 3

x /20 =3

x =3 * 20 =60