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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Simplify to get . Thus, the expression becomes .
Step 2: Find a common denominator for the fractions , , and .
The denominators are 4, 8, and 6. The least common multiple (LCM) of these numbers is 24.
Step 3: Convert each fraction to have the common denominator of 24:
Now, perform the addition and subtraction:
.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
a is negative number.
b is negative number.
What is the sum of a+b?
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