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5-8.

Simplify each of the following expressions. Be sure to simplify each of your answers as much as possible Write any answers greater than one as mixed numbers. 

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  • Make the fractions have the same denominator.

    Add the fractions.

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  • You will follow the same steps as in part (a), except that you will subtract two thirds from three fourths, rather than adding them.

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  • You can either convert these mixed numbers to fractions greater than one before adding, or you can add their parts. Remember that your answer should be expressed as a mixed number.

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  • To multiply fractions, you multiply the numerators by one another to find the new numerator. The same process is repeated for finding the new denominator.