Support your knowledge of this topic by looking at these guides on Lowest Common Multiple and equivalent fractions. Look at the examples below on how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.

Add the numerators (top numbers) Don't add the denominators (bottom number). This stays the same. Simplify the fraction if required. Add the numerators: \(\frac{2}{7 ...

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