Question

solve for a, 1/3 + a = 5/4

Answer 1

Answer:

$a = \frac{11}{12}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$a = \frac{5}{4} - \frac{1}{3}$

$a = \frac{11}{12}$

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{1}{3} + a = \frac{5}{4}$

$a = \frac{5}{4} - \frac{1}{3}$

$a = \frac{15 - 4}{12}$

$a = \frac{11}{12}$