document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=352748>Question 352748</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 5/12 + -3/4  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Multiplying second fraction by 3/3 (which is actually 1) gives you the same bottoms. When you have the same bottom you can subtract the tops and keep the bototm the same. </SPAN>\n" );
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