Rational Number Operations

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the product of two negative numbers?

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The product of two negative numbers is always positive.

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What is the result of multiplying a negative number by a positive number?

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The result is always negative.

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

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To add a positive number to a negative number, subtract the absolute value of the negative number from the positive number.

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Negative answer.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is the result of dividing a negative fraction by a positive number?

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The result is a negative fraction.

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