SOLUTION: How do I write an algebraic expression for one fourth of a number plus one third of a different number?

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Question 618747: How do I write an algebraic expression for one fourth of a number plus one third of a different number?
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Alan3354:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(1/4)*x+(1/3)*y
simplify it
x/4+y/3

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I write an algebraic expression for one fourth of a number plus one third of a different number?
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n = number
d = different number
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%281%2F4%29n+%2B+%281%2F3%29d
or
n%2F4+%2B+d%2F3
or
%283n+%2B+4d%29%2F12