Solve for X. Enter your answer below as a fraction in the lowest terms, using the slash (/) as the fraction bar. x + 5/6 = 8/9

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Thiago Chaves · Answer 1 · 2021-10-06T10:22:29+0000

Answer:

x = 1/ 16

Explanation:

x + 5/6 = 8/9

Subtract 5/6 from each side

x + 5/6 -5/6 = 8/9 -5/6

x = 8/9 - 5/6

The common denominator is 18

x = 8/9*2/2 - 5/6*3/3

x = 16/18 - 15/16

x = 1/ 16