To solve this equation, we first need to find a common denominator for all the fractions involved. In this case, the least common multiple of 12, 20, and 15 is 60.
Multiplying the whole equation by 60, we get:
60(x + 5/12) - 60(9/20) = 60(11/15)
Simplifying, we get:
5x + 25 - 27 = 44
5x - 2 = 44
Adding 2 to both sides, we get:
5x = 46
Dividing both sides by 5, we get:
x = 46/5
Therefore, the solution to the equation (x + 5/12) - 9/20 = 11/15 is x = 46/5.
(x + 5/12) - 9/20 = 11/15
To solve this equation, we first need to find a common denominator for all the fractions involved. In this case, the least common multiple of 12, 20, and 15 is 60.
Multiplying the whole equation by 60, we get:
60(x + 5/12) - 60(9/20) = 60(11/15)
Simplifying, we get:
5x + 25 - 27 = 44
5x - 2 = 44
Adding 2 to both sides, we get:
5x = 46
Dividing both sides by 5, we get:
x = 46/5
Therefore, the solution to the equation (x + 5/12) - 9/20 = 11/15 is x = 46/5.