-1/2+2 (-9/4)
Reduce the fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by 2
-1/2+1 (-9/2)
Multiply the values
-1/2 - 9/2
Bring the values to the common denominator
(-1-9)/2
Calculate the difference
-10/2
Reduce the fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by 2
-5.