Perform the indicated operation and reduce the answer to lowest terms.
-$\frac { 1 } { 2 } + \frac { 3 } { 8 }$
A) $\frac { 2 } { 5 }$
B) $\frac { 15 } { 16 }$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 7 } { 8 }$

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To add the fractions, find a common denominator. The least common denominator of 2 and 8 is 8. Convert $\frac{1}{2}$ to $\frac{4}{8}$. Then add $\frac{4}{8} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{7}{8}$.

Perform the Indicated Operation and Reduce the Answer to Lowest 12+38\frac { 1 } { 2 } + \frac { 3 } { 8 }21​+83​

Perform the Indicated Operation and Reduce the Answer to Lowest $\frac { 1 } { 2 } + \frac { 3 } { 8 }$