How do you solve #9 1/3 = 5/3n#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-07-05T12:30:38

#n = 28/5 = 5 3/5#

Change the proper fraction to an improper fraction.
Then cross multiply because there is ONE fraction on each side of an EQUAL sign.

#28/3 = (5n)/3#

#5xx3n = 28 xx3#

#n = (28 xx 3)/(5 xx 3)#

#n = 28/5 = 5 3/5#

OR, solve for #n# by multiplying by the reciprocal of #5/3#

#28/3 xx color(red)(3/5) = (5n)/3 xx color(red)(3/5)#
#n = 28/5 = 5 3/5#