-12/7 + 3/14

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To solve this arithmetic expression, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions -12/7 and 3/14. The common denominator is 14.

Next, we can rewrite -12/7 as (-12/7) * (2/2) = -24/14.

Now, the expression becomes (-24/14) + 3/14.

To add the fractions, we keep the denominator the same and add the numerators: (-24 + 3) / 14 = -21/14.

Therefore, -12/7 + 3/14 equals -21/14.