Question

Solve for X. Enter your answer below as a fraction in the lowest terms, using the slash (/) as the fraction bar.

x + 5/6 = 8/9

Answer 1

1/18

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 1/ 16

Explanation:

x + 5/6 = 8/9

Subtract 5/6 from each side

x + 5/6 -5/6 = 8/9 -5/6

x = 8/9 - 5/6

The common denominator is 18

x = 8/9*2/2 - 5/6*3/3

x = 16/18 - 15/16

x = 1/ 16