Question

solve the equation: 1/3 + a = 5/4

Answer 1

a= 11/12

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Answer 2

1/3 + a = 5/4

Take 1/3 to the left hand side

a = 5/4 - 1/3

Find the lowest common multiple (LCM) and subtract
Or you can cross multiply and multiply the denominators

Thus you get

a = 11/12