Perform the operation. $\frac { 2 } { 3 } - \left( - \frac { 3 } { 5 } \right)$
A) $\frac { 19 } { 15 }$
B) $\frac { 2 } { 5 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 15 }$
D) $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$
E) $- \frac { 1 } { 15 }$

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Subtracting a negative is the same as adding its positive value, so the operation becomes $\frac{2}{3} + \frac{3}{5}$. To add these fractions, find a common denominator, which is 15. Convert the fractions: $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{10}{15}$ and $\frac{3}{5} = \frac{9}{15}$. Adding these gives $\frac{19}{15}$.

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Perform the Operation $\frac { 2 } { 3 } - \left( - \frac { 3 } { 5 } \right)$