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What is V

V + frac{1}/{3} = 5frac{1}/{4}

User Ssindelar
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Answer:

V =
(11)/(12)

Explanation:

V +
(1)/(3) = 5 ×
(1)/(4)

V +
(1)/(3) =
(5)/(4)

Multiply through by 12 ( the LCM of 3 and 4 ) to clear the fractions

12V + 4 = 15 ( subtract 4 from both sides )

12V = 11 ( divide both sides by 12 )

V =
(11)/(12)

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