Pre-Algebra Examples

$x + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{3}$

Step 1

Subtract $\frac{2}{3}$ from both sides of the equation.

$x = \frac{5}{3} - \frac{2}{3}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$x = \frac{5 - 2}{3}$

Step 3

Subtract $2$ from $5$ .

$x = \frac{3}{3}$

Step 4

Divide $3$ by $3$ .

$x = 1$