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The same as with positive ones. Make sure they have the same denominator and add or subtract their numerators.

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Q: How do you add or subtract fractions when negative?
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How do you add and subtract fractions with the same denominator?

it stay the same when you subtract fractions and when you add fractions.


How do you add and subtract unlike positive and negative fractions?

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What you need to add or subtract fractions?

You need a common denominator in order to add or subtract fractions.


How do you add and subtract dissimilar fractions?

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Do you add and subtract like and unlike fractions in the same way?

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How do you add two fractions that have like denominators?

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How do you subtract fractions with negative fractions?

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How do you subtract negative fractions?

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Why are two fractions converted into like fractions?

Because you can't add or subtract fractions that have different denominators. Making them like fractions, by multiplying so the denominators are the same, you can add and/or subtract them.


To add and subtract fractions less than 1 you add or subtract only the what?

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How do you add positive and negative fractions?

-- Remember which one was positive and which was negative, then forget about the signs.-- Write down the one that was positive-- Subtract from it the one that was negative(Notice that if the negative one was bigger, then the answer will be negative.)


Is it important to know how to add and subtract fractions why?

it is important to learn how to add and subtract fractions because we can use it when a time comes , when we have our own business and others .