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User Idob
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Answer:

5/4 or 1 1/4

Explanation:

-3 1/2 - (-4 1/4) multiply the number by the denominator and add the numerator: -3*2 = -6 + 1 = -5 same for the other...

-5/2 - (-15/4) now you need the same least common denominator...

-10/4 + 15/4

= 5/4 or 1 1/4

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User Bparry
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Explanation:

-3½+4¼=-²/⁴ +17/4=15/4

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