5x - 3/3 - 1 = 5x - 3/12

To simplify the equation, let's first simplify the fractions on both sides of the equation:

5x - 1 - 1 = 5x - 1/4

Now, let's combine like terms:

5x - 2 = 5x - 1/4

Now, let's isolate the variable x:

5x - 5x = -1/4 + 2

0 = -1/4 + 2

Now, let's add the fractions:

0 = -1/4 + 8/4

0 = 7/4

Since this equation is not true, there appears to be a mistake in the original equation you provided. Let's go back and double-check the original equation for clarification.