solve fo x. one over x minus eight and one sixth equals negative two and one twelfth

what is the value of x in the equation 1/x minus 8 1/6 = 2 1/12
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1/x - 8 1/6 = 2 1/12

1/x - 49/6 = 25/12

1/x = 25/12 + 49/6

1/x = 25/12 + 98/12

1/x = 123/12

1/x = 41/4

cross multiply

41x = 4

x = 4 / 41
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