Basic Math Examples

$\frac{5}{4} = z + \frac{1}{4}$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $z + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{4}$ .

$z + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{4}$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $z$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $\frac{1}{4}$ from both sides of the equation.

$z = \frac{5}{4} - \frac{1}{4}$

Step 2.2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$z = \frac{5 - 1}{4}$

Step 2.3

Subtract $1$ from $5$ .

$z = \frac{4}{4}$

Step 2.4

Divide $4$ by $4$ .

$z = 1$