Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
-$$\frac { 9 } { 15 x } + \frac { 5 } { 15 x }$$
A) $\frac { 15 x } { 14 }$
B) $\frac { 14 } { 15 x }$
C) $\frac { 14 } { 30 x }$
D) 1

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Since both fractions have the same denominator, you can add the numerators directly: $ \frac{9}{15x} + \frac{5}{15x} = \frac{9+5}{15x} = \frac{14}{15x} $.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 9 } { 15 x } + \frac { 5 } { 15 x }$