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Math worksheet designed to help students practice adding and subtracting fractions, including negative values and conversion to addition problems.

Math worksheet featuring 10 problems on adding and subtracting positive and negative fractions with instructions to show steps.

Math worksheet featuring 10 problems on adding and subtracting positive and negative fractions with instructions to show steps.

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Let's solve each problem step by step, following the instructions: rewrite every subtraction problem as an addition problem, and show all steps.

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1) $\left(-\frac{4}{5}\right) - \frac{7}{8}$



Rewrite subtraction as addition:

$$
-\frac{4}{5} + \left(-\frac{7}{8}\right)
$$

Now find a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) of 5 and 8 is 40.

Convert both fractions:

$$
-\frac{4}{5} = -\frac{4 \times 8}{5 \times 8} = -\frac{32}{40}
$$
$$
-\frac{7}{8} = -\frac{7 \times 5}{8 \times 5} = -\frac{35}{40}
$$

Add:

$$
-\frac{32}{40} + \left(-\frac{35}{40}\right) = -\frac{67}{40}
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{-\frac{67}{40}}
$$

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2) $\frac{1}{3} - \left(-\frac{5}{3}\right)$



Subtracting a negative is the same as adding:

$$
\frac{1}{3} + \frac{5}{3} = \frac{6}{3} = 2
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{2}
$$

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3) $\left(-\frac{1}{3}\right) + \frac{3}{8}$



Different denominators: LCD of 3 and 8 is 24.

Convert:

$$
-\frac{1}{3} = -\frac{8}{24}, \quad \frac{3}{8} = \frac{9}{24}
$$

Add:

$$
-\frac{8}{24} + \frac{9}{24} = \frac{1}{24}
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{\frac{1}{24}}
$$

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4) $\left(-\frac{10}{7}\right) + \frac{1}{6}$



LCD of 7 and 6 is 42.

Convert:

$$
-\frac{10}{7} = -\frac{60}{42}, \quad \frac{1}{6} = \frac{7}{42}
$$

Add:

$$
-\frac{60}{42} + \frac{7}{42} = -\frac{53}{42}
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{-\frac{53}{42}}
$$

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5) $\frac{9}{5} + \left(-\frac{4}{3}\right)$



This is the same as:

$$
\frac{9}{5} - \frac{4}{3}
$$

LCD of 5 and 3 is 15.

Convert:

$$
\frac{9}{5} = \frac{27}{15}, \quad \frac{4}{3} = \frac{20}{15}
$$

Subtract:

$$
\frac{27}{15} - \frac{20}{15} = \frac{7}{15}
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{\frac{7}{15}}
$$

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6) $2 - \frac{13}{8}$



Rewrite as addition:

$$
2 + \left(-\frac{13}{8}\right)
$$

Write 2 as a fraction: $ \frac{16}{8} $

$$
\frac{16}{8} - \frac{13}{8} = \frac{3}{8}
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{\frac{3}{8}}
$$

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7) $\frac{9}{5} - \frac{5}{8}$



Rewrite as:

$$
\frac{9}{5} + \left(-\frac{5}{8}\right)
$$

LCD of 5 and 8 is 40.

Convert:

$$
\frac{9}{5} = \frac{72}{40}, \quad \frac{5}{8} = \frac{25}{40}
$$

Subtract:

$$
\frac{72}{40} - \frac{25}{40} = \frac{47}{40}
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{\frac{47}{40}}
$$

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8) $\left(-\frac{4}{3}\right) - \left(-\frac{3}{2}\right)$



Subtracting a negative becomes addition:

$$
-\frac{4}{3} + \frac{3}{2}
$$

LCD of 3 and 2 is 6.

Convert:

$$
-\frac{4}{3} = -\frac{8}{6}, \quad \frac{3}{2} = \frac{9}{6}
$$

Add:

$$
-\frac{8}{6} + \frac{9}{6} = \frac{1}{6}
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{\frac{1}{6}}
$$

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9) $-\frac{6}{9} + \left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)$



First simplify $-\frac{6}{9} = -\frac{2}{3}$

Now:

$$
-\frac{2}{3} + \left(-\frac{2}{3}\right) = -\frac{4}{3}
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{-\frac{4}{3}}
$$

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10) $-\frac{4}{5} - \left(\frac{3}{7}\right)$



Rewrite as addition:

$$
-\frac{4}{5} + \left(-\frac{3}{7}\right)
$$

LCD of 5 and 7 is 35.

Convert:

$$
-\frac{4}{5} = -\frac{28}{35}, \quad -\frac{3}{7} = -\frac{15}{35}
$$

Add:

$$
-\frac{28}{35} + \left(-\frac{15}{35}\right) = -\frac{43}{35}
$$

Final answer:
$$
\boxed{-\frac{43}{35}}
$$

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Final Answers Summary:



| Problem | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1) | $-\frac{67}{40}$ |
| 2) | $2$ |
| 3) | $\frac{1}{24}$ |
| 4) | $-\frac{53}{42}$ |
| 5) | $\frac{7}{15}$ |
| 6) | $\frac{3}{8}$ |
| 7) | $\frac{47}{40}$ |
| 8) | $\frac{1}{6}$ |
| 9) | $-\frac{4}{3}$ |
| 10) | $-\frac{43}{35}$ |

All problems were solved by rewriting subtraction as addition and using common denominators. Let me know if you'd like these answers in mixed number form!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adding positive and negative fractions worksheet.
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