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The equation is $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Rewrite the mixed number as an improper fraction)

According to multiplication property of equality:

For any number a, b and c, If a = b then ac = bc.

$\"\"$ (Multiply each side by $\"\"$ . The reciprocal of $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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Verify:

To check the solution, substitute $\"\"$ in original equation.

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$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

The value of $\"\"$ .