Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 1 } { 2 } + \frac { 9 } { 13 }$$

question 53

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in simplest form.
- $$\frac { 1 } { 2 } + \frac { 9 } { 13 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 31 } { 26 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 31 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 26 } { 31 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 5 } { 13 }\)

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