A + 3 1/4 = 5 2/9 what is a

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asked Apr 10, 2024 229k views

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Joseph Vargas · Answer 1 · 2024-04-10T19:58:16+0000

a=-1/4

Explanation:

a+3 1/4 =5 2/9

change to improper fraction

a+13/4 = 47/9

make sure that both fractions have the same denominator

a+(13/4)9=(47/9)4

a+117/36=108/36

make sure that variable is alone on one side

a=108/36-117/36

a=-9/36= -1/4

Kelvzy · Answer 2 · 2024-04-14T01:46:13+0000

Answer:

a=-1/4

Explanation:

a+3 1/4 =5 2/9

change to improper fraction

a+13/4 = 47/9

make sure that both fractions have the same denominator

a+(13/4)9=(47/9)4

a+117/36=108/36

make sure that variable is alone on one side

a=108/36-117/36

a=-9/36= -1/4