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x\left(\frac{9}{12}-\frac{8}{12}\right)=\frac{5}{6}
Least common multiple of 4 and 3 is 12. Convert \frac{3}{4} and \frac{2}{3} to fractions with denominator 12.
x\times \frac{9-8}{12}=\frac{5}{6}
Since \frac{9}{12} and \frac{8}{12} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.
x\times \frac{1}{12}=\frac{5}{6}
Subtract 8 from 9 to get 1.
x=\frac{5}{6}\times 12
Multiply both sides by 12, the reciprocal of \frac{1}{12}.
x=\frac{5\times 12}{6}
Express \frac{5}{6}\times 12 as a single fraction.
x=\frac{60}{6}
Multiply 5 and 12 to get 60.
x=10
Divide 60 by 6 to get 10.