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1 2/3m + 2= 2 1/6

What is M?!

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Answer:

m = 1/10

Explanation:

1 2/3m + 2= 2 1/6

Subtract 2 from each side

1 2/3m + 2-2= 2 1/6-2

1 2/3 m = 1/6

Change the mixed number to an improper fraction

1 2/3 = (3*1+2)/3 = 5/3

5/3m = 1/6

Multiply each side by 3/5 to isolate m

3/5 * 5/3m = 3/5*1/6

m = 3/30

Divide the top and bottom fraction on the right hand side by 3

m = 1/10

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