Use the order of operations to simplify the expression.
-$\frac { 2 } { 7 } \cdot \frac { 2 } { 7 } + \frac { 3 } { 8 } \cdot 1$
A) $\frac { 179 } { 392 }$
B) $\frac { 179 } { 96 }$
C) $\frac { 179 } { 196 }$
D) $\frac { 73 } { 84 }$

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First, perform the multiplication: $\frac{2}{7} \cdot \frac{2}{7} = \frac{4}{49}$ and $\frac{3}{8} \cdot 1 = \frac{3}{8}$. Then, find a common denominator and add the fractions: $\frac{4}{49} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{32}{392} + \frac{147}{392} = \frac{179}{392}$.

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Use the Order of Operations to Simplify the Expression $\frac { 2 } { 7 } \cdot \frac { 2 } { 7 } + \frac { 3 } { 8 } \cdot 1$