Simplify the numerical expression. Remember that fractions are not considered simplified unless they are reduced. $$\frac { 11 } { 16 } + \frac { 8 } { 12 }$$
A) $\frac { 65 } { 48 }$
B) $\frac { 13 } { 24 }$
C) $\frac { 19 } { 28 }$
D) $\frac { 19 } { 48 }$
E) $\frac { 47 } { 192 }$

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First, simplify the second fraction to $\frac{2}{3}$ by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 4. Then, find a common denominator for $\frac{11}{16}$ and $\frac{2}{3}$, which is 48. Convert both fractions to have this common denominator, resulting in $\frac{33}{48} + \(\frac{32}{48}$. Adding these gives $\frac{65}{48}$.

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Simplify the Numerical Expression $\frac { 11 } { 16 } + \frac { 8 } { 12 }$