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The equation is \"\".

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The improper fraction of \"\".

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\"\"

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Apply subtraction property of equality: If a = b then a \"\" b = b \"\" c.

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\"\" (Subtract \"\" from each side)

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\"\"                  (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")\"\"

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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 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24,..........

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Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48,........

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The least common multiple of 4 and 8 is 8.

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Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 8.

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\"\"\"\"

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Rewrite fractions using the LCD 8.

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\"\"

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\"\"                         (LCM is 8)

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

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Check:

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

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\"\"

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\"\"                          (LCM is 8)

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\"\"                              (Add: 9 + 5 = 14)

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

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The statement is true.\"\"

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To graph the solution on the number line:

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\"graph

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\"\"

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The value of \"\".