Basic Math Examples

Solve for m -3/20=m-7/12
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
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
Multiply by .
Step 2.6.3
Add and .
Step 2.7
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 2.7.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.7.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 2.7.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.7.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.7.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form: