Perform the indicated operation.
-$$5 \frac { 5 } { 12 } + 2 \frac { 2 } { 9 }$$
A) $7 \frac { 7 } { 36 }$
B) $7 \frac { 23 } { 36 }$
C) $7 \frac { 17 } { 36 }$
D) $7 \frac { 13 } { 36 }$

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First, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: $5 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{65}{12}$ and $2 \frac{2}{9} = \frac{20}{9}$. To add them, find a common denominator, which is 36. Thus, $\frac{65}{12} = \frac{195}{36}$ and $\frac{20}{9} = \frac{80}{36}$. Adding these gives $\frac{275}{36}$, which simplifies to $7 \frac{23}{36}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $5 \frac { 5 } { 12 } + 2 \frac { 2 } { 9 }$