Question
 If (3/4)th of a number is subtracted from
(5/6)th of that number, then the resultant will be (2/6). Find the number.Solution
ATQ,
Let the number be x. Equation setup: 
Find common denominators: Rewrite fractions with denominator 12:
The equation becomes:
Simplify :
Solve for x = Multiply through by 12: x = 4
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