How to solve (8)/(7)-(5)/(6)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{ 8 }{ 7 } - \frac{ 5 }{ 6 }$$

$\frac{13}{42}\approx 0.30952381$

Least common multiple of $7$ and $6$ is $42$. Convert $\frac{8}{7}$ and $\frac{5}{6}$ to fractions with denominator $42$.

$$\frac{48}{42}-\frac{35}{42}$$

Since $\frac{48}{42}$ and $\frac{35}{42}$ have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{48-35}{42}$$

Subtract $35$ from $48$ to get $13$.

$$\frac{13}{42}$$

$\frac{13}{2 \cdot 3 \cdot 7} = 0.30952380952380953$