The equation is .
Solve the equation.
\ (Original equation)
(LCM is
)
(Apply distributive property:
)
(Combine like terms)
(Multiply each side by
)
(Cancel common terms)
(Add
to each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Divide each side by
)
(Cancel common terms)
Check:
\ (Original equation)
(Substitute
in the equation)
(Subtraction in denominator:
)
(Simplify)
Therefore, the solution is .
The solution is .