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1/3 + a = 5/4 what is a

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Answer:

11/12

Explanation:

If we make both fractions have the same denominator, then it would be 4/12 + a = 15/12, so 15 - 4 = 11. So the answer would be 11/12.

User Dan Manion
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Answer:

a=11/12

Explanation:

1/3+a=5/4

a=5/4 - 1/3

a=11/12

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