Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
-$- \frac { 3 } { 35 } - \frac { 8 } { 5 x }$
A) $\frac { - 11 } { 35 - 5 x }$
B) $\frac { 3 x - 56 } { 35 x }$
C) $\frac { - 3 x - 56 } { 35 x }$
D) $\frac { - 3 x + 56 } { 35 x }$

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To combine the fractions, find a common denominator, which is $35x$. The first fraction becomes $-\frac{3x}{35x}$ and the second $-\frac{8 \cdot 7}{35x}$ or $-\frac{56}{35x}$. Adding these gives $\frac{-3x-56}{35x}$.

Perform the Indicated Operation −335−85x- \frac { 3 } { 35 } - \frac { 8 } { 5 x }−353​−5x8​

Perform the Indicated Operation $- \frac { 3 } { 35 } - \frac { 8 } { 5 x }$