What is the value of n in the equation, 5/6 equals n/5 plus 1/2

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5/6 = n/5 + 1/2 first subtract 1/2 from both sides

n/5 = 1/3  now multiply each side by 5

5( n/5) = 1/3(5)

n= 5/3
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