Solving Rational Equations

Why are fractions so scary? And then we throw in variables and later factoring and it throws the secondary student for a loop. Today I started with the basics. Method #1: Get a common denominator, simplify, use cross products and solve for x.
Method #2: Find the common denominator for every term in the equation, multiply both sides by that common denominator, distribute and cancel common factors, and solve for x.

What method do you like best?