Question

How do you solve u/5+u/10-u/6=1

Answer 1

Find the least common denominator for each of these fractions then complete the equation until it equals 1.

Common factor is 30
u/5 = 6u/30
u/10 = 3u/30
-u/6 = -5u/30

6u/30 + 3u/30 - 5u/30 = 1
4u/30 = 1
4u = 30
u = 7.5