Add or subtract as indicated.
-$$\frac { 5 } { 8 } - \frac { 7 } { 11 } + \frac { 1 } { 2 }$$
A) $\frac { 43 } { 88 }$
B) $\frac { 43 } { 176 }$
C) $\frac { 155 } { 88 }$
D) $\frac { 43 } { 44 }$

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To solve the expression, find a common denominator for the fractions, which is 88. Convert each fraction: $\frac{5}{8} = \frac{55}{88}$, $\frac{7}{11} = \frac{56}{88}$, $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{44}{88}$. Then perform the operations: $\frac{55}{88} - \frac{56}{88} + \frac{44}{88} = \frac{43}{88}$.

Add or Subtract as Indicated 58−711+12\frac { 5 } { 8 } - \frac { 7 } { 11 } + \frac { 1 } { 2 }85​−117​+21​

Add or Subtract as Indicated $\frac { 5 } { 8 } - \frac { 7 } { 11 } + \frac { 1 } { 2 }$