First, note that having two negatives will equal one positive
- (-1/6) = +1/6
Next, find common denominators
(-3/4) + (1/6)
(-3/4)(6/6) = -18/24
(1/6)(4/4) = 4/24
Then, simplify. Combine like terms
-18/24 + 4/24 = -14/24
Finally, simplify
(-14/24)/(2/2) = -7/12
-7/12 is your answer
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