To find the sum of –4,408 and –395,043, you simply add the two negative numbers together:
\[ –4,408 + (–395,043) = –4,408 – 395,043 \]
Now, perform the addition:
\[ –4,408 – 395,043 = –399,451 \]
Since the result is –399,451, it is negative. Thus, the sum is negative.