Adding & Subtracting Fractions (Negative & Positive)

Front

What is the sum of 5/7 and -9/7?

Back

-4/7

Front

What is the result of -2/6 minus 3/6?

Back

-5/6

Front

What do you get when you add -3/5 and 8/5?

Back

1

Front

What is 5/7 minus 9/7?

Back

-4/7

Front

What is the result of 11/6 minus -7/6?

Back

3

Front

Define a fraction.

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What does it mean to add a negative fraction?

Back

Adding a negative fraction is equivalent to subtracting the absolute value of that fraction.

Front

How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

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

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

Explain how to simplify a fraction.

Back

Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.