Question #133a6
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Explanation:
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Next, you should figure out a common denominator because the denominators of fractions should always be the same when adding or subtracting them. This is the number that both denominators have in their multiplication tables. I'd recommend using the smallest common denominator, it makes everything easier!
In this case, the smallest common denominator between
Remember, to get from
Now, lets focus on the equation.
Since the only way to get from
AND
Since the only way to get from
Also, don't forget to change the denominators to
The resulting equation would be
Now, you can subtract the numerators! (Because the denominators are both the same!
The answer would be
You can answer in improper fraction form by saying
Hope that helped!