Find the sum of P and Q. If p=3/4 and -11/4 . Reduce your answer to lowest terms.

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To find the sum of \( p \) and \( Q \), we first need to organize the values given:

Let \( p = \frac{3}{4} \) and \( Q = -\frac{11}{4} \).

Now, we can sum \( p \) and \( Q \):

\[ p + Q = \frac{3}{4} + \left(-\frac{11}{4}\right) \]

This simplifies to:

\[ p + Q = \frac{3}{4} - \frac{11}{4} \]

Since both fractions have the same denominator, we can combine the numerators:

\[ p + Q = \frac{3 - 11}{4} \]

Calculating the numerator:

\[ 3 - 11 = -8 \]

Thus, we have:

\[ p + Q = \frac{-8}{4} \]

Now, simplify \( \frac{-8}{4} \):

\[ \frac{-8}{4} = -2 \]

Therefore, the sum of \( p \) and \( Q \) is:

\[ \boxed{-2} \]