$\"\"$

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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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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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$\"\"$ (Change improper fraction) \ \

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

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ (Additive inverse property: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

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Multiples of 6: 6,12,18,24,...........

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

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The least common multiple of 6 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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$\"\"$ .