x_1/3=7/3/x+1/3=7/3. One solution was found : x = 2 ... 1 7 (x + —) - — = 0 3 3 ... Equivalent fraction : The fraction thus generated looks different but has the same value as the whole ... Step 4 : Adding fractions which have a common denominator : 4.1 Adding ... Step 5 : Pulling out like terms : 5.1 Pull out like factors : 3x - 6 = 3 • (x -2) ...