Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
-$$\frac { x + 5 } { 13 } + \frac { 7 } { 13 }$$
A) $\frac { x + 12 } { 26 }$
B) $\frac { 12 x } { 26 }$
C) $\frac { 12 x } { 13 }$
D) $\frac { x + 12 } { 13 }$

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Since both fractions have the same denominator (13), you can add the numerators directly: $x + 5 + 7 = x + 12$, resulting in $\frac{x + 12}{13}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { x + 5 } { 13 } + \frac { 7 } { 13 }$