What is the sum of the fractions? Use the number line and equivalent fractions to help find the answer. negative 1 and 1 fourth plus 1 half Expand Image

Rewrite negative 1 and 1 fourth as negative 5 fourths, and rewrite 1 half as 2 fourths. Then add: negative 5 fourths + 2 fourths = negative 3 fourths, so the sum is negative 3 fourths, choice B.

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