Question

How can ALL fractions be removed from the equation? 3x/4 + 5/8 = 1/16 - x/2

Answer 1

Answer:

Here's a shortcut. Multiply both sides by 16.

Step-by-step explanation:

$16( \frac{3x}{4} + \frac{5}{8} ) = 16( \frac{1}{16} - \frac{x}{2} )$

$(16 \times \frac{3x}{4} ) + (16 \times \frac{5}{8} ) = (16 \times \frac{1}{16} ) - (16 \times \frac{x}{2} )$

$12x + 10 = 1 - 8x$