Question

Solve this equation. Make sure your answer is fully reduced. x + 4/7 = 3/8

Answer 1

x+32/56 =21/56

x=-11/56

It does not need reduced

Answer 2

First we're gonna convert these fractions into fractions with a common decimal.

x + 4/7 = 3/8

4/7 = 32/56

4 * 8 = 32

7 * 8 = 56

3/8 = 21/56

3 * 7 = 21

8 * 7 = 56

Now we have x + 32/56 = 21/56

Subtract both sides by 32/56

x = -11/56