I believe here are the necessary steps
<span>- Multiply the numerators together
- Check to see if the product can be simplified
- Multiply the denominators together
Infraction multiplication, we do not have to find a common denominator. And inverse played a role in a division between two fractions, not multiplication per se.</span>
X + 19 + 7x + 9 = 180
8x + 28 = 180
8x = 180 - 28
8x = 152
X = 152 : 8
X = 19
5/6 is closest to 1 because it it 1/6 away from 1 and is 5/6 away from 0 and is 2/6 away from 1/2 (referring 1/2 as 3/6) Hope this helps!