Adding and Subtracting Negative Fractions

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What is a negative fraction?

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A negative fraction is a fraction where the numerator or the denominator (or both) is negative, indicating a value less than zero.

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How do you add a negative fraction to a positive fraction?

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To add a negative fraction to a positive fraction, convert them to a common denominator, then add the numerators, keeping the sign of the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of adding two negative fractions?

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The result of adding two negative fractions is a negative fraction, as the sum of two negative values is negative.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative fraction from a positive fraction?

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Subtracting a negative fraction from a positive fraction is equivalent to adding the positive value of that fraction.

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

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To subtract a negative fraction from a negative fraction, convert it to addition by changing the sign of the fraction being subtracted.

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions involved.

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Calculate: 11/6 - (-7/6)

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Calculate: -2 5/6 - (-1 3/4)

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-1 1/12

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Calculate the difference: -8 1/6 - (-3 1/2)

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-8 1/6

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Calculate: -5/3 + 3/4

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other (not a simple fraction)