$\"\"$ $\"\"$

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The given equation is $\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Distribute "m")

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Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of improper fraction $\"\"$ and $\"\"$ .

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Find the Least Common Multiple of 3 and 5.

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Multiples of 3: $\"\"$

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Multiples of 5: $\"\"$

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The least common multiple of 3 and 5 is 15, the LCD is 15.

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Rewrite each fraction using the least common denominator (LCD).

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$\"\"$ and $\"\"$ $\"\"$

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Rewrite the sum using the LCD.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Multiply each side by 15)

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Verify:

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To check the solution, substitute $\"\"$ in original equation.

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$\"\"$ (Substitute $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms)

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$\"\"$ (Multiply: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ )

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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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The solution is $\"\"$ .

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