Perform the indicated operation. Simplify your answers.
-$\frac { 5 } { 9 } - \frac { 1 } { 6 }$
A) $\frac { 4 } { 9 }$
B) $\frac { 7 } { 18 }$
C) $\frac { 2 } { 27 }$
D) $\frac { 7 } { 3 }$

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To subtract these fractions, you need a common denominator, which in this case is 18. Convert each fraction: $\frac{5}{9} = \frac{10}{18}$ and $\frac{1}{6} = \frac{3}{18}$. Subtracting these gives $\frac{10}{18} - \frac{3}{18} = \frac{7}{18}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 5 } { 9 } - \frac { 1 } { 6 }$