The given equation is
(Distribute "m")
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of improper fractionand
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Find the Least Common Multiple of 3 and 5.
\Multiples of 3:
Multiples of 5:
The least common multiple of 3 and 5 is 15, the LCD is 15.
\Rewrite each fraction using the least common denominator (LCD).
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Rewrite the sum using the LCD.
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(Subtract:
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(Multiply each side by 15)
(Cancel common terms)
(Multiply:
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Verify:
\To check the solution, substitute in original equation.
(Substitute
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(Cancel common terms)
(Multiply:
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(Subtract:
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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is .
The solution is .