$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract $\"\"$ form each side.

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$\"\"$

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

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$\"\"$ (Apply additive identity property: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

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Multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21,..........

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Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20,..........

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The least common multiple of 3 and 4 is 12.

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Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 12.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ $\"\"$

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Rewrite fractions using the LCD 12.

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$\"\"$

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

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

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$\"\"$

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

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

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The equation is true. $\"\"$

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The value is $\"\"$ .