Question

Solve and verify the solution for each of the following equations :
a) 9 -3 / 1 -9y = 8/5 ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,

5= 5 × 8 =40

9 9 × 8 72

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,

9 9 × 9 81

8 = 8 × 9 = 72

Add the two fractions:

40 81 =40+81 = 121

72+ 72 72 72

So, 5/9 + 9/8 = 121/72

In mixed form: 49

1× 72