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Common denominator approach
To add fractions , you need a common denominator. The result is .
After adding, simplify by dividing both numerator and denominator by their GCD. This gives the fraction in lowest terms.
Critical: Handle negative signs carefully. The GCD is always positive, so track the sign separately in the numerator.
