Simplify 3/4(1/2x- 12)+ 4/5

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3/4(1/2x- 12)+ 4/5
3/4 (x-24)/2 + 4/5
3/8 (x-24) + 4/5
the LCD is now 8*5 = 40, so
(5*3(x-24) + 8*4)/40
(15x-360+32)/40
(15x-328)/40