Question 526643
{{{7/8+2a/12=3a/4+1/3}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{24(7/cross(8)+2a/cross(12))=24(3a/cross(4)+1/cross(3))}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{24}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{21+4a=18a+8}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{4a=18a+8-21}}} Subtract {{{21}}} from both sides.



{{{4a-18a=8-21}}} Subtract {{{18a}}} from both sides.



{{{-14a=8-21}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-14a=-13}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{a=(-13)/(-14)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-14}}} to isolate {{{a}}}.



{{{a=13/14}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=13/14}}} 


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