Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Fractions

Front

What is the sum of -5/6 and -4/9?

Back

-1 5/18

Front

How do you add a positive fraction to a negative fraction?

Back

Convert to a common denominator, add the numerators, and keep the sign of the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of 3/5 + (-4/15)?

Back

1/3

Front

What is the difference between two fractions?

Back

Subtract the numerators after finding a common denominator.

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 7/40?

Back

It is already in simplest form.

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

What is the result of -1 + 7/40?

Back

-1 7/40

Front

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

Front

What is the process for subtracting fractions?

Back

Find a common denominator, subtract the numerators, and simplify if necessary.

Front

What is the value of 1/18?

Back

It is a proper fraction and cannot be simplified further.