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, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, and then add the numerators, keeping the sign of the larger absolute value.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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The first step in subtracting fractions is to find a common denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the rule for adding two negative fractions?

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When adding two negative fractions, add their absolute values and keep the negative sign.

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What is the rule for subtracting a negative fraction from a positive fraction?

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Subtracting a negative fraction is the same as adding its positive equivalent.

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How do you convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.