X+ 1/7 = 5/14 what is the sum of x and what are the steps?

First, subtract  from both sides.

Second, find the LCD of the two fraction.
Multiples of 14: 14
Multiples of 7: 7, 14
The LCD is 14.
Third, make the denominators the same as the LCD.

Fourth, multiply 1 × 2 to get 2 and 7 × 2 to get 14.

Fifth, combine the denominators.

Sixth, subtract 5 - 2 to get 3.


Answer as fraction: 
Answer as decimal: 0.2143