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Simplify and show work 5 1/3+(-3 9/18)

User Noushad
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This would basically be :
5 1/3 - 3 9/18
Then, make both fractions share a common denominator
5 6/18 - 3 9/18
Then, change the first number to make it compatible to subtract
4 24/18 - 3 9/18 = 1 15/18
Simplify
1 15/18 = 1 5/6
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