Question

Solve for a, 1/3 + a = 5/4

Answer 1

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

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

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

`a = (11)/(12)`

Answer 2

`a = (11)/(12)`

Explanation:

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

`a = (11)/(12)`