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The equation is \"\". \ \

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\"\"          (Distributive property: \"\")

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\"\"                    (Multiply: \"\")

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The product of two different signs is negative.

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\"\"            (Distributive property:  \"\")

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\"\"                      (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"                      (Commutative property: a+b=b+a)

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

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Multiples of 5: 5,10,15,20,25,30......

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The least common multiple of 3 and 5 is 15.

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Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 15.

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 Rewrite fractions using the LCD 15.

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