Question

What is the value of n? 1/5=1/6+1/n

Answer 1

n = 30

Explanation:

1/5 = 6/30

1/6 = 5/30

Then:

1/5 = 1/6 + 1/n

It´s equivalent to:

6/30 = 5/30 + 1/n

6/30 - 5/30 = 1/n

1/30 = 1/n

n*1/30 = 1

n = 1*30

n = 30

Check:

1/5 = 1/6 + 1/n

1/5 = 1/6 + 1/30

6/30 = 5/30 + 1/30