$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Write the mixed numbers into improper fraction.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Change improper fraction)

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract $\"\"$ form each side.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Additive inverse property: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

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Multiples of 18: 18,36,54,..........

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Multiples of 3: 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,..........

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The least common multiple of 18 and 3 is 18.

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$\"\"$

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

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Rewrite fractions using the LCD 18.

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$\"\"$

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

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

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Add: $\"\"$ ) The equation is true. $\"\"$

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The value is $\"\"$ .