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3 3/4 x = 1 1/4
7/5 x = 7/15

x has to be the same in both equations.

User Studentbi
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Answer:

x = 1/3

Explanation:

3 3/4x = 1 1/4

15/4x = 5/4

x = 5/4 * 4/15

x = 5/15 which reduces to 1/3

7/5x = 7/15

x = 7/15 * 5/7

x = 7/21 which reduces to 1/3

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