Solve 2/3x-1/2x=5/12

Evaluate

\frac{2}{3} x - \frac{1}{2} x = \frac{5}{12}

Subtract the terms

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\frac{1}{6} x = \frac{5}{12}

Multiply by the reciprocal

\frac{1}{6} x \times 6 = \frac{5}{12} \times 6

Multiply

x = \frac{5}{12} \times 6

Solution

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x = \frac{5}{2}

Alternative Form

x = 2.5

Solve the equation