SOLUTION: The question I was asked was -2+-1+3/4 and my answer was -9/4. Is this right?

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Question 486153: The question I was asked was -2+-1+3/4 and my answer was -9/4. Is this right?
Found 2 solutions by chessace, rfer:
Answer by chessace(471) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, unless improper fractions are :-( upon.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-8/4-4/4+3/4=-9/4
If your teachers wants a reduced fraction then =-2 1/4