Question

2 1/2+x=5 1/3 PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/2 + x = 5 1/3                Change the mixed numbers to improper fractions

5/2 + x = 16/3                   The lowest common multiple is 6. Multiply by 6

5*3 + 6x = 16*2

15 + 6x = 32                      Subtract 15 from both sides.

6x = 32 - 15

6x = 17                              Divide by 6

6x/6 = 17/6

x = 2 5/6

Check

5/2 + 17/6 = 16/3

15/6 + 17/6 = 32/6

32/6 = 32/6                    The question checks.