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if the question u are asking is something like this
1/2 - ( - 1/2 )
then the answer is simple
all you have to do is solve the equation
like this
1/2 - ( - 1/2 ) = 1/2 + 1/2 = 2/2 = 1
its the - (-1/2) that is important
remember the rule
minus and minus equal plus
plus and plus equal plus
minus and plus equal minus
remember
and i hope it helps :)
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How do you subtract fractions with negative fractions?
Subtracting a negative fraction is the same as adding its positive equivalent.
How do you subtract a negative fraction from a negative fraction?
In the same way that you would answer a fraction subtract another fraction. The result could be either positive or negative, just as is the case with negative whole numbers.
How do you subtract whole numbers with fractions?
Turn the proper fraction into an improper fraction.
How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers?
change the mixed # into a fraction
How do you multiply a negative fraction and a positive fraction?
The same as any two fractions. In this case, the answer will be negative.
How do you subtract fractions with negative fractions?
Subtracting a negative fraction is the same as adding its positive equivalent.
How do you subtract fractions when the in the second fraction is bigger than the numerator in the first?
You just go ahead. You will end up with a negative answer.
How do you subtract negative fractions?
that's what she said
How do you subtract a negative fraction from a negative fraction?
In the same way that you would answer a fraction subtract another fraction. The result could be either positive or negative, just as is the case with negative whole numbers.
How do you subtract whole numbers with fractions?
Turn the proper fraction into an improper fraction.
How do you subtract fractions with mixed numbers?
change the mixed # into a fraction
When you subtract two fraction the answer is?
It can be a negative or positive fraction, a negative or positive integer, or zero.
How do you subtract a negative fraction from another negative fraction?
i think you just add it and put the negative sign in front of it
How do you multiply a negative fraction and a positive fraction?
The same as any two fractions. In this case, the answer will be negative.
How do you subtract fractions using diagrams?
Pie charts make nice fraction diagrams. Each fraction that you subtract is equivalent to taking out a slice of pie.
Can negative numbers be in a fraction?
Yes, negative numbers can be in a fraction. Fractions can have negative numerators or negative denominators, or both. For example, -1/2, 3/-4, and -5/-7 are fractions that include negative numbers.
What is the meaning of addition and subtraction of similar fraction?
Similar fractions are fractions with the same denominator. In order to add or subtract fractions they need to be similar.
