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The equation is \ \
Rewrite the mixed fraction into improper fraction
Rewrite the mixed fraction into improper fraction
(Subtract
from each side)
(Commutative property:
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(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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Rewrite each fraction using the least common denominator (LCD).
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Rewrite the Subtract using the LCD.
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Check:
\Substitutive the value on original equation
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(Add:
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The solution
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