Grade 7 Math - Adding Negative Fractions

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What is a negative fraction?

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A negative fraction is a fraction where the numerator or the denominator (or both) is negative, indicating a value less than zero.

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How do you add negative fractions?

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To add negative fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators, keeping the negative sign.

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What is the common denominator of 12 and 8?

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The common denominator of 12 and 8 is 24.

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Calculate: -5/12 + 7/8

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11/24.

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What is the result of adding two negative fractions?

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The result is always negative.

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Calculate: -1 7/8 + (-3 1/2)

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-5 3/8.

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What is the process to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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Convert -2 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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-8/3.

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Calculate: -2 2/3 + 4 5/6

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2 1/6.

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What happens when you add a positive fraction to a negative fraction?

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive fraction is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative fraction is larger, the result is negative.