Question

1/3 + a = 5/4
What does the a equal?

Answer 1

`a = (11)/(12)`

Explanation:

In order to find the value of a we just solve the equation as follows....

`(1)/(3) + a = (5)/(4) \\`

`a = (5)/(4) - (1)/(3)`

`a = (15)/(12) - (4)/(12)`

`a = (11)/(12)`

Answer 2

1/3 + a = 5/4 = 4/15