Denise G. answered • 08/01/19
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1/3+a=5/4
To solve for a, subtract 1/3 from both sides of the equation.
1/3+a-1/3=5/4-1/3
a=5/4-1/3 Now need to subtract the fraction by finding a common denominator, 12.
5/4 x 3/3 - 1/3 x 4/4 =
15/12 - 4/12 = 11/12
