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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do I add fractions with common denominators, when one of the denominators is negative?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that means you wil be subtracting that number from the other. ex 1/4 + -1/4 = 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

for example1/-4 + 1/4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Move the negative sign up, to the numerator!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok I see what your getting at. thanks for the help.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

As long as the fraction is still negative as in its original :)

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