Perform the Indicated Operation $- \frac { 1 } { 4 } + \left( - \frac { 1 } { 6 } \right)$

question 300

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation: $- \frac { 1 } { 4 } + \left( - \frac { 1 } { 6 } \right)$

• A) \(- \frac { 11 } { 12 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 11 } { 12 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 1 } { 7 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 5 } { 12 }\)

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