Perform the indicated operation and reduce the answer to lowest terms.
-$\frac { 1 } { 6 } + \frac { 1 } { 12 }$
A) $\frac { 19 } { 72 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 6 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 9 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$

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To add fractions, they must have a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) of 6 and 12 is 12. Convert $\frac{1}{6}$ to $\frac{2}{12}$ (since $6 \times 2 = 12$), then add $\frac{2}{12} + \frac{1}{12} = \frac{3}{12}$, which simplifies to $\frac{1}{4}$.

Perform the Indicated Operation and Reduce the Answer to Lowest 16+112\frac { 1 } { 6 } + \frac { 1 } { 12 }61​+121​

Perform the Indicated Operation and Reduce the Answer to Lowest $\frac { 1 } { 6 } + \frac { 1 } { 12 }$