Adding Positive and Negative Fractions
Essential Question:
To add fractions, make sure the fractions have a _______________________________,
then follow the integer operation rules for adding.
Examples - Adding Same Signs
**Rule reminder:
1. ___________ signs, add and keep the sign.
5
3
5
1. − 6 + (− 4)
3
1
2. − 7 + (− 4)
2
3. − 4 + (− 3)
4.
2
3
6
+ 15
Examples – Adding Different Signs
**Rule reminder:
1. ___________ signs, subtract. Keep the ______________ of the higher
number.
3
1. − 8 +
3.
2
7
2
3
1
+ (− )
2
2.
7
15
4
+ (− 5)
1
5
4
6
4. − +