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What k-1/3=5/6 equal ?

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The value of "K"


k -(1)/(3) = (5)/(6)

MMC (3,6)
3,6 | 3
1,2 | 2
1,1 |__ 3*2 = 6

Solving:

k -(1)/(3) = (5)/(6)

(6k)/(6) - (2)/(6) = (5)/(6)
cancel denominators (6)

6k - 2 = 5

6k = 5+2

6k = 7

\boxed{k = (7)/(6) }


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