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Solve for m:
(-11/6) + m = -2/9
M=

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Explanation:

(-11/6) + m = -2/9

m = -2/9 + 11/6

the last common multiple of 9 and 6 is 18.

so, we are bringing both fractions to .../18.

m = -2×2/18 + 11×3/18 = -4/18 + 33/18 = 29/18

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