Verified Answer :

b + \(\frac{1}{3}\) = 2

First, subtract \(\frac{1}{3}\) from both sides. / Your problem should look like: b = 2 - \(\frac{1}{3}\)
Second, simplify 2 - \(\frac{1}{3}\) to \(\frac{5}{3}\) / Your problem should look like: b = \(\frac{5}{3}\)

Answer: b = \(\frac{5}{3}\)

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b+1/3 = 2
=>b = 2 -1/3 
=>b = 2/1 - 1/3    (LCM = 3) 
=>b = 6/3 - 1/3    
(2/1 X 3 =6/3)
=> b =5/3 

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