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Please help me what is a NOW a/4 − 5/6 = −1/2

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Multiply numbers
A/4 -1 x 5/6 = -1/2
A/ 4 - 5/6 =-1/2
Add 5/6 to both sides of the equation
A/4 -5/6 =1/2
A/4 -5/6+5/6 =-1/2 +5/6
Simplify
Add the numbers
A/4 =1/3

Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators
A/4 = 1/3
4x a/4 =4x1/3
Simplify

Cancel multiplied terms that are in the denominator
Multiply the numbers
A=4/3
Solution
A=4/3
User Sam Heather
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Answer:

Explanation:

Change the denominator of the 1/2 to sixths. Multiply the top and bottom by 3 to get 3/6


(a)/(4)-(5)/(6)=-(3)/(6) \\

Add 5/6 to both sides and simplify


(a)/(4) =(1)/(3)

Multiply both sides by 4 to get

a=4/3

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