Add Positive and Negative Fractions

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What is the sum of 5/7 and -9/7?

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-4/7

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What is the sum of -2/7 and -2/3?

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-20/21

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What is the result of -1.49 + 3.13?

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1.64

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What is the sum of -5/3 and 3/4?

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-11/12

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What is the sum of 2/5 and -4/3?

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-14/15

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

Back

Convert to a common denominator, then add the numerators.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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What happens when you add two negative fractions?

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The result is a negative fraction.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.