Adding & Subtracting Fractions (Negative & Positive)

Front

What is the result of 5/7 - 9/7?

Back

-4/7

Front

What is the result of -2/6 - 3/6?

Back

-5/6

Front

What is the result of 11/6 - (-7/6)?

Back

3

Front

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

Back

-5/2

Front

What is the result of -5/8 - (-15/8)?

Back

5/4

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 fractions with different denominators?

Back

You must find a common denominator before adding the fractions.

Front

How do you subtract a negative fraction from a positive fraction?

Back

Subtracting a negative fraction is the same as adding its positive equivalent.

Front

What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

Back

Identify if the fractions have a common denominator.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

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