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Not necessarily, but often it is simpler to convert fractions into decimals to solve the equation.

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Q: Do you solve equations any differently if they contain fractions?
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How do you solve fractions?

You cannot solve fractions. There may be sums or products containing fractions or equations that can be solved. But fractions themselves cannot.


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Assuming you want to get rid of the fractions, you can multiply both sides of the equations by the greatest common factor of the fractions. Then you can solve the equation normally.


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How do I solve whole number equations that contain addition or subtraction?

The answer depends on the equation: there is no single method which can be used for all equations.


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How do you solve rational equations?

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How to do two step equations fractions?

I am not sure what you mean with "two step"; also, the details depend on solving equations depend on the specific equation. However, one thing you can often do to simplify equations with fractions is multiply left and right by the common denominator of all fractions - that way, you get rid of the fractions. Here is an example: (1/2)x + 3 = (2/3)x + 5 If you multiply both sides by 6, you'll get rid of the fractions (only whole numbers remain); this makes the equation easier to solve: 3x + 18 = 4x + 30