Question

Rewrite the equation below so that it does not have fractions. 2-4/9x=5/6

Do not use decimals in your answer.

Answer 1

36 - 8x = 15

Explanation:

Use the lowest common multiple of 6 and 9

Denominator Factors

6 2 and 3

9 3 and 3

LCM: needs 1 two and two 3s

LCM = 2 * 3 * 3

Multiply the entire equation by 18

18(2 - 4/9 x = 5/6)

36 - 18*(4/9)x = 5/6 * 18 Combine

36 - 8x = 15

This is the answer to the question. You are not asked to solve it. You are asked to rewrite it so it uses whole numbers for the coefficients. The solution requires a decimal.