Answer:
17
Step-by-step explanation:
since you are subtracting a negative number it reverses, so you actually ADD the two together
so, 12 1/2 + 4 1/2
add the whole numbers first;
12+4=16
then fractions:
1/2 + 1/2= 1
then all together;
16+1=17!
hope I can help :)
