Add and subtract negative fractions

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What is a negative fraction?

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A negative fraction is a fraction where the numerator, denominator, or both are negative, indicating a value less than zero.

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

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To add a negative fraction to a positive fraction, convert both fractions to a common denominator, then subtract the absolute value of the negative fraction from the positive fraction.

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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. Convert to a common denominator and add.

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What does moving left on a number line represent?

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Moving left on a number line represents subtracting a value.

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What does moving right on a number line represent?

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Moving right on a number line represents adding a value.

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How do you add two negative fractions?

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To add two negative fractions, convert them to a common denominator and add their absolute values, then apply a negative sign to the result.

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