2/3y-1=1/4 Multiply both sides of the equation by the common denominator 2 x 12y/3y - 12y =12y/4 Reduce the fraction 8 - 12y = 3y Rearrange the variables to the left side of the equation -12y - 3y = -8 Combine like terms -15y = -8 Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of the variable y=-8/-15 Y=8/15