Lowest Common Denominator

I'm working on a reduction plan
It's something I just don't understand
Puzzled by the math of it
Adding and subtracting me

I know exactly what I'm trying to do
But explanation makes me a fool
Not afraid to be absurd
I'm just not sure what it's worth

Examination will make it clear
These problems will only reappear
Making science out of it
It's just lacking evidence

Puzzled by the math of it
Adding and subtracting me