Describe the steps you used to solve the equation and find the amount of carries allowance. linear equation: 1/4a+1/3a+8=22

1/4a + 1/3a + 8 = 22

1st step add like terms:

1/4a + 1/3a = 3/12a + 4/12a = 7/12a

7/12a + 8 = 22

2nd step subtract 8 from each side:

7/12a = 14

3rd step divide both sides by 7/12 to get a:

a = 14 / 7/12

a = 24