Question

Simple equations
3 2/5=x-2 1/3

Answer 1

17 = x-7
 5      3
By cross multiplication.
51=5x-35
51+35 = x
   5
86
 5  = x

Answer 2

the equation: 17/5=x-7/3 ( by converting into improper fraction)
or,17/5+7/3 = x (by transportation)
or,(51+35)/15= x ( by simplification)
or, x =86/15
or, x= 5 11/15 (As a mixed fraction)
Ans: x= 5 11/15.