Jareen M. answered 01/18/17
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1/2s and 3/4s are like terms.
variables and numbers are not like terms. It's not possible to add, subtract, divide or multiply variables with numbers, fractions or decimals.
But You can add, subtract, divide or multiply fractions, decimals and numbers.
Jareen M.
01/18/17