Adding & Subtracting Fractions (Negative & Positive)

Front

What is the sum of 4.3 and -3.6?

Back

0.7

Front

What is -3.3 minus -1.2?

Back

-2.1

Front

What is -7/4 minus 3/4?

Back

-5/2

Front

What is -2.5 minus -3.2?

Back

0.7

Front

What is -5/6 minus 1/2?

Back

-4/3

Front

Define a positive fraction.

Back

A fraction where the numerator and denominator are both positive.

Front

Define a negative fraction.

Back

A fraction where the numerator is negative or the denominator is negative.

Front

What is the rule for adding two fractions with different signs?

Back

Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the rule for subtracting a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

Back

Identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.