158k views
7 votes
Simplify by combining like terms 5/6a+4 1/4a

User Dmohr
by
4.4k points

2 Answers

9 votes
61/12a should be the correct answer!
User Bowi
by
4.2k points
14 votes

Answer:

61/12a

Explanation:

convert the mixed number 4 1/4 into a improper fraction which turns into 17/4, you then add the sum of 5/6a + 17/4a which is 61/12a

User Myroslav
by
4.1k points