Question

Solve the Equation
7/16 + b - 2/6 = 5/16
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Answer 1

Simplify 2/6 to 1/3

7/16 + b - 1/3 = 5/16

Simplify 7/16 + b - 1/3 to b + 5/48

b + 5/48 = 5/16

Subtract 5/48 from both sides

b = 5/16 - 5/48

Simplify 5/16 - 5/48 to 5/24

b = 5/24