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The equation is $\"\"$ .

Apply addition property of equality: Add $\"\"$ form each side.

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

Multiples of 15: 15,30,45,60..........

Multiples of 5: 5,10,15,20,25,30,..........

The least common multiple of 15 and 5 is 15.

Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 15.

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Rewrite fractions using the LCD 15.

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$\"\"$ (Add numerators: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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

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

The equation is true. $\"\"$

The value is $\"\"$ .