Evaluate -9/2+1

$- \frac{9}{2} + 1$

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$- \frac{9}{2} + \frac{2}{2}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{- 9 + 2}{2}$

Add $- 9$ and $2$ .

$\frac{- 7}{2}$

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{7}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{7}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$- 3.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$- 3 \frac{1}{2}$