\(x + \frac{1}{7} = \frac{5}{14}\)
First, subtract \(\frac{1}{7}\) from both sides.
\(x = \frac{5}{14} - \frac{1}{7}\)
Second, find the LCD of the two fraction.
Multiples of 14: 14
Multiples of 7: 7, 14
The LCD is 14.
Third, make the denominators the same as the LCD.
\(\frac{5}{14} - \frac{1x2}{7x2}\)
Fourth, multiply 1 × 2 to get 2 and 7 × 2 to get 14.
\(\frac{5}{14} - \frac{2}{14}\)
Fifth, combine the denominators.
\(\frac{5-2}{14}\)
Sixth, subtract 5 - 2 to get 3.
\(\frac{3}{14}\)
Answer as fraction: \(\frac{3}{14}\)
Answer as decimal: 0.2143
