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If x3+x5=1615\dfrac{x}{3} + \dfrac{x}{5} = \dfrac{16}{15}, find the rational number x.

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Given equation : x3+x5=1615\dfrac{x}{3} + \dfrac{x}{5} = \dfrac{16}{15}

L.C.M. of 3 and 5 = 15.

x3+x5=16155x15+3x15=16155x+3x15=16158x15=16158x=16x=2.\Rightarrow \dfrac{x}{3} + \dfrac{x}{5} = \dfrac{16}{15} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \dfrac{5x}{15} + \dfrac{3x}{15} = \dfrac{16}{15} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \dfrac{5x + 3x}{15} = \dfrac{16}{15} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \dfrac{8x}{15} = \dfrac{16}{15} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 8x = 16 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 2.

Hence, the rational number x = 2.

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