3/8 + x = 7/16

Answer 1

To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.

First, we will convert the fractions to have a common denominator.

3/8 + x = 7/16
Multiplying the fractions:
3/8 = 6/16

Now our equation is:
6/16 + x = 7/16

Subtract 6/16 from both sides:
x = 7/16 - 6/16
x = 1/16

Therefore, the solution is:
x = 1/16