$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Write the mixed numbers into improper fraction.

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The improper fraction of $\"\"$ ( $\"\"$ )

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The improper fraction of $\"\"$ ( $\"\"$ )

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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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$\"\"$ (Apply commutative property of addition: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$ (Apply additive inverse property: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$ (Apply additive identity property: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

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Multiples of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8,..........

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Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20,..........

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The least common multiple of 2 and 4 is 4.

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$\"\"$

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

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Rewrite fractions using the LCD 4.

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$\"\"$

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

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

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Product of two different signs is negative)

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

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$\"\"$ (Divide: $\"\"$ )

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The equation is true. $\"\"$

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The value is $\"\"$ .