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a. Find the Least Common
LCM= 6
Multiple (LCM) of the
denominators.
5 1 ×2 5 2
b. Rewrite using the LCM. - = - =
6 3 ×2 6 6
c. Subtract the numerators,
the denominator stays 5 - 2 = 3
6 6 6
the same.
d. Simplify. 3 ÷3 1
=
6 ÷3 2
Subtract.
a 2 - 2 = b 4 - 2 =
3 10 5 4
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