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The given equation is \"\"

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\"\"                            (Using distributive property: ab+ac= a (b+c))

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Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of improper fraction\"\"and\"\".

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Find the Least Common Multiple of 3 and 5.

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Multiples of3: \"\"

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Multiples of 5: \"\"

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The least common multiple of 3 and 5 is15, the LCD is 15.

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Rewrite each fraction using the least common denominator (LCD).

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\"\" and \"\"

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\"\"

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Rewrite the sum using the LCD.

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\"\" \ \

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

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 \"\"                             

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\"\"                    (Multiply each side by 15.)

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 \"\"                                 (Cancel common terms) \ \

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\"\"                                        (Multiply:\"\")

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\"\"

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Verify:

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

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\"\"                   (Substitute \"\")

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\"\" \ \

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\"\"                       (Cancel common terms) \ \

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  \"\"                                 (Multiply:\"\")

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

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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is \"\".

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The solution is \"\".

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