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3/4 of Ali’s marbles is equal to 5/6 of John’s marbles. If Ali has 76 more marbles than John, what is the total number of marbles Ali and John have altogether?
3/4 a = 5/6 j
a = j+76
Now solve for a and j, and then find a+j

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