Basic Math Examples

Solve for y y-1/3=7 1/4
Step 1
Simplify the right side.
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Step 1.1
Convert to an improper fraction.
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Step 1.1.1
A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.
Step 1.1.2
Add and .
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Step 1.1.2.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 1.1.2.2
Combine and .
Step 1.1.2.3
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 1.1.2.4
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 1.1.2.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 1.1.2.4.2
Add and .
Step 2
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 2.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 2.2
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 2.3
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 2.4
Write each expression with a common denominator of , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of .
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Step 2.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.4.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.4.3
Multiply by .
Step 2.4.4
Multiply by .
Step 2.5
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2.6
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 2.6.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.6.2
Add and .
Step 3
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Mixed Number Form: