how do i go about solving equations fractions?

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No it's an decade

yeah it has been like 10 years when this got posted

Please post a problem that we can help you with.

i was like 4 months old when this was posted lol

i was like 1 year AND 4 months old when this was posted lol

To solve equations with fractions, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Clear the equation of any fractions by multiplying each term by the least common denominator (LCD) of all the fractions in the equation. The LCD is the smallest number that all the denominators can divide evenly into.

Step 2: Simplify the fractions and combine like terms on both sides of the equation if possible.

Step 3: If there are any variables left on both sides of the equation, isolate the variable by performing inverse operations (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) on both sides of the equation until the variable is by itself on one side.

Step 4: Solve for the variable by simplifying each side of the equation, if needed, until the variable is isolated.

Step 5: Check your answer by substituting the value of the variable back into the original equation and ensuring that both sides are equal.

Here's an example to illustrate the process:

Let's say we have the equation: (2/3)x - 1/2 = 1/4

Step 1: The LCD of 3, 2, and 4 is 12. Multiply each term in the equation by 12 to clear the fractions:

12 * (2/3)x - 12 * 1/2 = 12 * 1/4

This simplifies to: 8x - 6 = 3

Step 2: Simplify the equation by combining like terms:

8x - 6 = 3

Step 3: Isolate the variable by adding 6 to both sides of the equation:

8x - 6 + 6 = 3 + 6

This simplifies to: 8x = 9

Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 8:

(8x) / 8 = 9 / 8

This simplifies to: x = 9 / 8

Step 5: Check your answer by substituting the value of x back into the original equation:

(2/3)(9/8) - 1/2 = 1/4

This simplifies to: 3/4 - 1/2 = 1/4

Both sides are equal, so our solution is correct.

By following these steps, you can solve equations with fractions.