1-y=7. +. 1 24. 4

Interpret the expression as 1 − y = 7/24 + 1/4.

• 7/24 + 1/4 = 7/24 + 6/24 = 13/24
• So 1 − y = 13/24
• Then −y = 13/24 − 1 = −11/24
• Therefore y = 11/24

Answer: y = 11/24.