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 June 17th, 2013, 02:09 AM #1 Newbie   Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Abstract Algebra Solve the following linear equations with fractions: $\frac{5x}{3}-\frac{6}{7}=\frac{x}{8}$
 June 17th, 2013, 10:06 AM #2 Senior Member     Joined: Jul 2010 From: St. Augustine, FL., U.S.A.'s oldest city Posts: 12,205 Thanks: 512 Math Focus: Calculus/ODEs Re: Abstract Algebra I have moved this topic as it is elementary algebra, not abstract algebra. Since 3, 7, and 8 are co-prime, I would multiply through by $3\cdot7\cdot8=168$ to clear all 3 denominators. What do you get?

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