Add or subtract. Write the answer in lowest terms.
-$\frac{5}{16}+\frac{5}{12}$
A) $\frac{5}{14}$
B) $\frac{5}{24}$
C) $\frac{10}{28}$
D) $\frac{35}{48}$

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To add fractions, find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 16 and 12 is 48. Convert each fraction: $\frac{5}{16} = \frac{15}{48}$ and $\frac{5}{12} = \frac{20}{48}$. Add them: $\frac{15}{48} + \frac{20}{48} = \frac{35}{48}$.

Add or Subtract 516+512\frac{5}{16}+\frac{5}{12}165​+125​ A) 514\frac{5}{14}145​ B) 524\frac{5}{24}245​ C) 1028\frac{10}{28}2810​ D) 3548\frac{35}{48}4835​

Add or Subtract $\frac{5}{16}+\frac{5}{12}$ A) $\frac{5}{14}$ B) $\frac{5}{24}$ C) $\frac{10}{28}$ D) $\frac{35}{48}$