Question

Please help
Simplify:

Answer 1

-9 3/4a+10 2/5

Explanation:

-12 * 5/6a = -10a

-12 * -7/8 = 10 1/2

1/14 * 3 1/2a = 1/4 a

1/14 * -1 2/5 = -1/10

Put it together: -10a + 10 1/2 + 1/4a - 1/10

-10a+1/4a = -9 3/4a

10 1/2-1/10= 10 2/5

-9 3/4a + 10 2/5