Perform the indicated operation. Where possible, reduce the answer to its lowest terms.
-$$5 \frac { 1 } { 5 } + 9 \frac { 7 } { 9 }$$
A) $15 \frac { 44 } { 45 }$
B) $13 \frac { 44 } { 45 }$
C) $14 \frac { 44 } { 45 }$
D) $5 \frac { 44 } { 45 }$

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, add them, and simplify: $5 \frac{1}{5} = \frac{26}{5}$ and $9 \frac{7}{9} = \frac{88}{9}$. The sum is $\frac{26}{5} + \frac{88}{9} = \frac{234}{45}$, which simplifies to $14 \frac{44}{45}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $5 \frac { 1 } { 5 } + 9 \frac { 7 } { 9 }$