To solve this equation, we'll first multiply through by 8 to get rid of the fractions:
5/12y + 3 + 2/9 + 1 + 7/8y = 5 + 1/840/12y + 27/9 + 8/9 + 8/8y = 40 + 1
Next, we'll simplify the equation:
10/3y + 3 + 1 + 7/8y = 41
Now, we'll consolidate the variables:
10/3y + 7/8y = 41 - 3 - 1
Now we'll simplify the equation further:
80/24y + 9/24y = 37
Now we'll combine like terms:
(80 + 9)/24y = 3789/24y = 37
Finally, we'll solve for y:
y = 37 * 24 / 89y = 10
Therefore, the solution to the equation is y = 10.
To solve this equation, we'll first multiply through by 8 to get rid of the fractions:
5/12y + 3 + 2/9 + 1 + 7/8y = 5 + 1/8
40/12y + 27/9 + 8/9 + 8/8y = 40 + 1
Next, we'll simplify the equation:
10/3y + 3 + 1 + 7/8y = 41
Now, we'll consolidate the variables:
10/3y + 7/8y = 41 - 3 - 1
Now we'll simplify the equation further:
80/24y + 9/24y = 37
Now we'll combine like terms:
(80 + 9)/24y = 37
89/24y = 37
Finally, we'll solve for y:
y = 37 * 24 / 89
y = 10
Therefore, the solution to the equation is y = 10.