document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=348932>Question 348932</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> -3/4 +2/5 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Find a common denominator.  The product always works, even if it's not the LCD (Least Common Denominator).  Schools are obesessed with the LCD for no good reason.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4*5 = 20, the common denominator (also the LCD)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "-3/4 +2/5 = -15/20 + 8/20<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= (-15 + 8)/20<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= -7/20\r<BR>\n" );
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