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The expression is \"\".  To subtract \"\" means add \"\"

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To add fractions the denominators must be equal.

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

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Multiples of 2: 2,4,6,8,10,12........

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Multiples of 6: 6,12,18,24,...........

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The least common multiple of 2 and 6 is 6.

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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.

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\"\"                (LCM is 6)

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\"\"                         (Add: \"\")

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

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The value of the expression is \"\"

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