| Signs | Result | Example |
|---|---|---|
| + ×/÷ + | Positive | ½ × ¾ = ⅜ |
| + ×/÷ − | Negative | ½ × −¾ = −⅜ |
| − ×/÷ − | Positive | −½ × −¾ = ⅜ |
| Operation | Key Steps | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | Add | Find the LCD, convert fractions, add numerators | ½ + ⅓ = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6 |
| − | Subtract | Find the LCD, convert fractions, subtract numerators | ¾ − ½ = 3/4 − 2/4 = 1/4 |
| × | Multiply | Multiply numerators × numerators, denominators × denominators, then simplify | ⅔ × ¾ = 6/8 = ¾ |
| ÷ | Divide | Keep, Change, Flip — then multiply | ⅓ ÷ ½ = ⅓ × 2 = ⅔ |