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OpenStudy (anonymous):

a+4/13=12/39

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cross multiply

OpenStudy (anonymous):

dont you have to find a common denominator?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\frac{a+4}{13}=\frac{12}{39}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no because ur multiplying

OpenStudy (anonymous):

39(a+4)=12*32

OpenStudy (anonymous):

they are fractions

OpenStudy (anonymous):

39a+156=384

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes but you only need a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Like u can't do 5/6 + 1/5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so he has 8/26 has his answer is that right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

39a+156=384 solve it and find out :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\frac{4}{13}+a= \frac{4}{13}\]a = 0

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