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Perform the indicated operation 2 3/4-(-1 1/2) show all the work and give your answer as a fraction

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2 3/4-(-1 1/2)=

2 3/4 + 1 1/2=

(2+1) (3/4 + 1/2)=

3 + 5/4=

3 + 1 1/4=

4 + 1/4=

4 1/4 or 17/4 or 4.25

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