Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{2}{3} = k + \frac{1}{3}$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $k + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{3}$ .

$k + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{3}$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $k$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $\frac{1}{3}$ from both sides of the equation.

$k = \frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{3}$

Step 2.2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$k = \frac{2 - 1}{3}$

Step 2.3

Subtract $1$ from $2$ .

$k = \frac{1}{3}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$k = \frac{1}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$k = 0.\overline{3}$