Rational Number Operations

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the sum of two negative rational numbers?

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The sum of two negative rational numbers is always negative.

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What is the result of adding a positive rational number to a negative rational number?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the absolute values of the numbers.

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What is the difference when subtracting a negative number from a positive number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its absolute value.

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What is the product of two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is always positive.

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What is the product of a positive rational number and a negative rational number?

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The product of a positive rational number and a negative rational number is always negative.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is the result of (-1/2) + (-5/4)?

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-7/4

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What is the result of (3.5) - (-2.3)?

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5.8