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The expression is . To subtract
means add
To add fractions the denominators must be equal.
\Find the least common denominator (LCD).
\Multiples of 2: 2,4,6,8,10,12........
\Multiples of 6: 6,12,18,24,...........
\The least common multiple of 2 and 6 is 6.
\Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 6. \ \
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Rewrite the equivalent fractions using the LCD.
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Denominators are same, write sum of numerators over denominator.
\ (LCM is 6)
(Add:
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(Divide:
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The value of the expression is