How do you solve #x + 3/8 = 5/12#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-13T12:31:57

#x=1/24#

Least common denominator = 24

#x*(24/24) + 3/8*(3/3) = 5/12*(2/2)#

"All denominations are"

#24x+9=10#

"Subtract 9 from both sides"

#24x=1#

"Divide both sides by 24"

#x=1/24#