Adding & Subtracting Fractions (Negative & Positive)

Front

What is the result of 2/3 - (-7/4)?

Back

29/12

Front

What is the result of 5/7 + (-9/7)?

Back

-4/7

Front

What is the result of 4.3 + (-3.6)?

Back

0.7

Front

What is the result of -7/4 - 3/4?

Back

-5/2

Front

What is the result of -2/7 + (-2/3)?

Back

-20/21

Front

Define a fraction.

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What does it mean to add a negative fraction?

Back

Adding a negative fraction is equivalent to subtracting the absolute value of that fraction.

Front

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

Back

Find a common denominator.

Front

How do you subtract fractions?

Back

To subtract fractions, convert them to a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative fractions?

Back

The result is a negative fraction.