A fraction is a numeric value that defines as part of a whole. It is derived from the word ‘fractio’ means to break. It is used to solve daily life problems like dividing food, supplies, currency, etc. A number that is in the form of a/b can be called a fraction. Where a, b are any numbers. For example 2/3, 12/4, etc. Rational, Irrational numbers which are of form a/b can be considered as fractions. Show Part of Fraction Fraction consist of two parts:
Type of Fraction Following are the type of fractions:
Add fractions with Negative NumbersAs we know addition is the basic operation of mathematics. It is used to find the sum of two positive or negative numbers. We can also add fractions with the same or different denominators. We are allowed also allowed to add fractions with negative numbers. Some rules we need to remember when we perform addition or subtraction between any positive or negative numbers. Those are mentioned below-
So we need to consider these rules while performing the addition between fractions and negative numbers. Steps to add fractions with negative numbers:
Sample QuestionsQuestion 1: (1/2) + (-1) = ? Solution:
Question 2: -(1/2) + (-1) = ? Solution:
Question 3: -(1/3) + (3/6) = ? Solution:
Question 4: -(1/3) + (3/8) = ? Solution:
Question 5: -(1/3) + (-2) = ? Solution:
Does a negative fraction and a negative fraction make a positive?Subtracting a fraction is the same thing as adding a negative fraction. And multiplying two negative fractions always results in a positive answer.
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