Asked by caleb
Adele needs to solve the equation x over 2 + x over 3 = 25 over 3
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By what number should she multiply to clear the fractions from the equation?
5
9
25
6
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Multiply both sides by the LCM of the denominators 2 and 3, which is 6:
6*(x/2 + x/3) = 6*(25/3) → 3x + 2x = 50 → 5x = 50 → x = 10.
Multiply both sides by the LCM of the denominators 2 and 3, which is 6:
6*(x/2 + x/3) = 6*(25/3) → 3x + 2x = 50 → 5x = 50 → x = 10.
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