Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { - 5 } { 7 } + \frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in simplest form.
- $\frac { - 5 } { 7 } + \frac { 1 } { 2 }$

• A) \(\frac { - 3 } { 14 }\)
• B) \(\frac { - 1 } { 7 }\)
• C) \(\frac { - 14 } { 3 }\)
• D) \(\frac { - 15 } { 7 }\)

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