What can each term of the equation be multiplied by to eliminate the fractions before solving? 1/2x – 5/4+ 2x =5/6 + x 2 6 10 12
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So your' looking for the greatest common multiple for the denominators of the fractions. What number can be divided by: 2, 4, and 6... Choices are 6, 10, and 12 Solution is 12 12 can be divided by 2, 4, and 6 so if you multiply the entire equation by 12, the fractions cancel out leaving only integer coefficients.