1/3 + a =5/4 a= what does a = i really need help this means a lot to my grade

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Fizi · Answer 1 · 2021-07-15T14:01:02+0000

Answer:

a = 11/12

Explanation:

1/3 + a =5/4

Subtract 1/3 from each side

1/3-1/3 + a =5/4-1/3

a = 5/4 -1/3

Get a common denominator of 12

a = 15/12 - 4/12

a = 11/12