Add and simplify. Write the answer as an improper fraction as needed.
-$\frac{1}{9} \mathrm{yd}+\frac{5}{12} \mathrm{yd}$
A) $\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{yd}$
B) $\frac{1}{6} \mathrm{yd}$
C) $\frac{1}{4} \mathrm{yd}$
D) $\frac{19}{36} \mathrm{yd}$

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To add fractions, you need a common denominator. The least common multiple of 9 and 12 is 36. Convert each fraction to have a denominator of 36: $\frac{1}{9} = \frac{4}{36}$ and $\frac{5}{12} = \frac{15}{36}$. Adding these gives $\frac{4}{36} + \frac{15}{36} = \frac{19}{36}$.

Add and Simplify 19yd+512yd\frac{1}{9} \mathrm{yd}+\frac{5}{12} \mathrm{yd}91​yd+125​yd A) 12yd\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{yd}21​yd B) 16yd\frac{1}{6} \mathrm{yd}61​yd C) 14yd\frac{1}{4} \mathrm{yd}41​yd

Add and Simplify $\frac{1}{9} \mathrm{yd}+\frac{5}{12} \mathrm{yd}$ A) $\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{yd}$ B) $\frac{1}{6} \mathrm{yd}$ C) $\frac{1}{4} \mathrm{yd}$