Adding Fractions with Integers Explained

This video tutorial introduces a new unit on fraction operations with integers. It begins with a review of adding integers, focusing on like and unlike signs. The lesson then transitions to adding fractions, first with common denominators and then with unlike denominators. The tutorial provides step-by-step examples and concludes with practice problems to reinforce the concepts taught.

What should you do when adding integers with unlike signs?

• Subtract the numbers and keep the sign of the larger number

• Add the numbers and keep the sign of the smaller number

• Add the numbers and keep the sign of the larger number

• Subtract the numbers and keep the sign of the smaller number

What is the result of 4 plus a negative 9?

• 13

• Negative 13

• Negative 5

• 5

What is the first step in adding fractions?

• Find a common denominator

• Add the numerators

• Multiply the fractions

• Subtract the denominators

What is the common denominator for 4/6 and 5/8?

• 24

• 30

• 18

• 12

How do you handle a negative sign in a fraction?

• It can be anywhere in the fraction

• It can only be in the numerator

• It can only be in the denominator

• It must be in front of the fraction

What is the result of negative 6/9 plus 2/9?

• 8/9

• Negative 4/9

• 4/9

• Negative 8/9

What is the common denominator for 5/6 and 2/4?

• 24

• 12

• 8

• 6

What is the result of 10/12 plus a negative 6/12?

• Negative 4/12

• 1/3

• 4/12

• Negative 1/3

What is the result of negative 4/9 plus a negative 2/6?

• Negative 14/18

• Negative 6/18

• Negative 10/18

• Negative 8/18

What is the result of negative 4/20 plus 15/20?

• 19/20

• Negative 19/20

• 11/20

• Negative 11/20