Adding and Subtracting negative and positive 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 simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the result of (-4 ⅔) - 4 3/7?

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-9 2/21

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

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-6.5

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When multiplying fractions, do you always simplify first?

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False. You multiply the numerators and denominators first, then simplify if possible.

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What is the result of 2/5 + (-4/3)?

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-14/15

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What is the difference between adding and subtracting fractions?

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Adding fractions combines values, while subtracting fractions finds the difference between values.