Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
-$\frac { x } { 15 } + \frac { 7 } { 15 }$
A) $\frac { x + 7 } { 30 }$
B) $\frac { 7 x } { 15 }$
C) $\frac { 7 x } { 30 }$
D) $\frac { x + 7 } { 15 }$

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Since both fractions have the same denominator (15), you can add the numerators directly: $x/15 + 7/15 = (x + 7)/15$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { x } { 15 } + \frac { 7 } { 15 }$