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1+2a+4\times 3,5-24=0
Multiply both sides of the equation by 8, the least common multiple of 8;4;2.
1+2a+14-24=0
Multiply 4 and 3,5 to get 14.
15+2a-24=0
Add 1 and 14 to get 15.
-9+2a=0
Subtract 24 from 15 to get -9.
2a=9
Add 9 to both sides. Anything plus zero gives itself.
a=\frac{9}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.