SOLUTION: 3/4 + 5/6 __________ = ? I think I should use 24 as my least common denominator? 3/8 - 5/6 I would appreciate any help, thank you!

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Question 53990: 3/4 + 5/6
__________ = ? I think I should use 24 as my least common denominator?
3/8 - 5/6 I would appreciate any help, thank you!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[3/4 + 5/6]/[3/8 - 5/6]
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With common denominator 24 you get
[18/24 + 20/24]/[9/24 - 20/24]
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[38/24]/[-11/24]
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-38/11
Cheers,
Stan H.