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. The sign of the result is positive if both fractions have the same sign and negative if they have different signs.

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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. The sign of the result follows the same rules as multiplication.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you add signed fractions with different denominators?

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To add signed fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then add the numerators.

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What is a mixed number?

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