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-1/2+1/4

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-2/4+1/4

Add -2+1 which is equal to -1

Your answer would be -1/4

Always move the sign (+ or -) to the top. the bottom will not change after they become the same (Unless you have to simplify the fraction once the equation has been solved.)

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