Signed Fractions- All Operations

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What is a signed fraction?

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A signed fraction is a fraction that includes a positive or negative sign, indicating whether the value is positive or negative.

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How do you multiply signed fractions?

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To multiply signed fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. If the signs are different, the result is negative; if the signs are the same, the result is positive.

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How do you subtract signed fractions?

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To subtract signed fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators. Keep the sign of the result in mind.

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How do you divide signed fractions?

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To divide signed fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. Keep track of the signs.

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What is the rule for adding signed fractions?

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When adding signed fractions, if the signs are the same, add the numerators and keep the sign. If the signs are different, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger and take the sign of the larger.