adding negative fractions

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What is the result of adding a negative fraction to a positive fraction?

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The result can be found by finding a common denominator, adding the fractions, and simplifying the result.

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How do you add two negative fractions?

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To add two negative fractions, find a common denominator, add the numerators, and keep the negative sign.

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What is the sum of -2/3 and 1/2?

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The sum is -1/6.

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What is the sum of -1/2 and -3/4?

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The sum is -5/4.

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What is the result of adding 2/3 and -1/3?

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The result is 1/3.

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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, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the sum of -1 3/4 and -3 3/4?

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The sum is -5 1/2.

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What is the result of adding 3/5 and -1/3?

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The result is 4/15.

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What is a common denominator?

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

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).