Add or subtract as indicated. Write the answer in lowest terms.
-$\frac { 9 } { 16 } - \frac { 1 } { 12 }$
A) $\frac { 1 } { 6 }$
B) $\frac { 13 } { 24 }$
C) $\frac { 23 } { 192 }$
D) $\frac { 23 } { 48 }$

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To subtract the fractions, find a common denominator, which is 48. Convert $\frac{9}{16}$ to $\frac{27}{48}$ and $\frac{1}{12}$ to $\frac{4}{48}$. Subtract to get $\frac{23}{48}$.

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Add or Subtract as Indicated $\frac { 9 } { 16 } - \frac { 1 } { 12 }$