Adding & Subtracting Fractions (Negative & Positive)

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What is the result of 11/6 - (-7/6)?

Back

3

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What is the result of -2/6 - 3/6?

Back

-5/6

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What is the result of -13/8 + 7/8?

Back

-3/4

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What is the result of -5/8 - (-15/8)?

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5/4

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What is the result of -3/5 + 8/5?

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1

Front

Define a fraction.

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What does it mean to add fractions with different signs?

Back

Adding fractions with different signs involves finding a common denominator and then combining the numerators, considering their signs.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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Find a common denominator for the fractions.

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How do you subtract 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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What is the rule for adding fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.