Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Fractions

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What is a positive fraction?

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A positive fraction is a fraction where the numerator and denominator are both positive numbers, indicating a value greater than zero.

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What is a negative fraction?

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A negative fraction is a fraction where the numerator is negative, indicating a value less than zero.

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

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To add a positive fraction and a negative fraction, convert them to a common denominator, then subtract the absolute value of the negative fraction from the positive fraction.

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What is the result of -13/7 - (-3/4)?

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-31/28

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How do you subtract a negative fraction from a negative fraction?

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To subtract a negative fraction from a negative fraction, convert them to a common denominator and add the absolute values.

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What is the result of 5/7 + (-9/7)?

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-4/7

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What does it mean to have a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for easy addition or subtraction.

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What is the result of -2.8 + (-3.7)?

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-6.5

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fractional part.

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What is the result of 10/8 as a mixed number?

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