High School Math : Understanding Addition and Subtraction

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Adding And Subtracting Fractions

Simplify 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Find the least common denominator (LCD) and convert each fraction to the LCD and then add.  Simplify as necessary.

The result is an improper fraction because the numerator is larger than the denominator and can be simplified and converted to a mix numeral.

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