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Write the  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 8:8,16,24,32,40,48........

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

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The least common multiple of 8 and 4 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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\"\"                          (Add:  \"\")\"\"

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The value of the expression is \"\".

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