What is the first step in ordering fractions with different denominators

Three numbers x, y, and z are in the ratio 2: 7: 8. if 12 is subtracted from y, then three numbers form a geometric sequence (in the order x, y–12, z). find x, y, and z. there are 2 sets.

Which of the following equations are equivalent to -2m - 5m - 8 = 3 + (-7) + m? -15m = -4m -7m - 8 = m - 4 -3m - 8 = 4 - m m - 4 = -7m - 8 -8 - 7m = -4 + m -8 - 3m = 4 - m

If 7x=9y, y/z = 7/5 , then x/z = (a) 2/7 (b) 7/9 (c) 9/5 (d) 9/7 (e) 5/9