How to solve 15/- 8 + 3/4 =

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{15}{-8}+\frac{3}{4}=$$

$-\frac{9}{8}=-1.125$

Fraction $\frac{15}{-8}$ can be rewritten as $-\frac{15}{8}$ by extracting the negative sign.

$$-\frac{15}{8}+\frac{3}{4}$$

Least common multiple of $8$ and $4$ is $8$. Convert $-\frac{15}{8}$ and $\frac{3}{4}$ to fractions with denominator $8$.

$$-\frac{15}{8}+\frac{6}{8}$$

Since $-\frac{15}{8}$ and $\frac{6}{8}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{-15+6}{8}$$

Add $-15$ and $6$ to get $-9$.

$$-\frac{9}{8}$$

$-\frac{9}{8} = -1\frac{1}{8} = -1.125$