Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
-$\frac { 8 } { 15 + x } + \frac { x + 5 } { 15 + x }$
A) $\frac { x + 13 } { 15 + x }$
B) $\frac { 13 } { 15 }$
C) $\frac { x + 13 } { 30 + x }$
D) $\frac { 13 } { 30 }$

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Since both fractions have the same denominator, you can combine them directly: $\frac{8 + (x + 5)}{15 + x} = \frac{x + 13}{15 + x}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 8 } { 15 + x } + \frac { x + 5 } { 15 + x }$