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4m/5-2m/3=1 solve the equation

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Answer:

m = 7.5

Explanation:

4m/5 - 2m/3 =1

We want to get rid of the fractions so multiply each side by 5*3 or 15

15 *(4m/5 - 2m/3 ) =1*15

15 *(4m/5) -15( 2m/3 ) =1*15

Canceling like factors

3* 4m -5*2m = 15

Multiply

12m - 10m = 15

2m = 15

Divide each side by 2

2m/2 = 15/2

m = 7.5

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