Answer:
8 (3/4)
Step-by-step explanation:
convert everything into improper frantions
-3 1/2 = -7/2
-12 1/4 = -49/4
common denominators
-7/2 = -14/4
solve
-(14/4)-(-49/9)
two negative cancel out to make a positive
-(14/4)+(49/9)
35/4
35 divided by 4 = 8.75 = 8 3/4
