$\"\"$

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The given expression is $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (The common denominator is 2)

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$\"\"$ (Apply commutative property of addition: $\"\"$ )

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

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$\"\"$ (Take out common factor)

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$\"\"$ (Cancel common term) $\"\"$

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The solution is $\"\"$ .