Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in simplest form.
-$$\frac { 1 } { 2 } + \frac { 9 } { 13 }$$
A) $\frac { 31 } { 26 }$
B) $\frac { 31 } { 2 }$
C) $\frac { 26 } { 31 }$
D) $\frac { 5 } { 13 }$

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To add fractions, you need a common denominator. Here, the least common denominator is 26. Convert each fraction: $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{13}{26}$ and $\frac{9}{13} = \frac{18}{26}$. Adding these gives $\frac{31}{26}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 1 } { 2 } + \frac { 9 } { 13 }$