Perform the indicated operation: $- \frac { 1 } { 4 } + \left( - \frac { 1 } { 6 } \right)$
A) $- \frac { 11 } { 12 }$
B) $\frac { 11 } { 12 }$
C) $- \frac { 1 } { 7 }$
D) $- \frac { 5 } { 12 }$

Question

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To add two fractions, we need a common denominator. 
The common denominator of 4 and 6 is 12. 
$- \frac { 1 } { 4 } + \left( - \frac { 1 } { 6 }\right) = -\frac{3}{12} - \frac{2}{12} = -\frac{5}{12}$
Therefore, the answer is D, -5/12.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $- \frac { 1 } { 4 } + \left( - \frac { 1 } { 6 } \right)$