Question

How do you solve `x+2/3=3/5` by clearing the fractions?

Answer 1

`x = -1/15`

Explanation:

Multiply through each fraction by the `LCD`, which in this case is `15`.

`15(x+2/3 = 3/5)`

`15x + 10 = 9`

Subtract: `15x = -1`

Divide both sides by `15`: `x = -1/15`