$\"\"$

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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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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 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15,...............

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The least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6.

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Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 6. $\"\"$

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$\"\"$ $\"\"$ Rewrite fractions using the LCD 6.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Product of twosame signs is positive)

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$\"\"$ (LCM is 6)

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

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The value of the expression is $\"\"$