Reduce to simplest form. -(5)/(9)+(-(7)/(12))=

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Reduce to simplest form.  -(5)/(9)+(-(7)/(12))=

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Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator for the fractions $ \frac{5}{9} $ and $ \frac{7}{12} $. The common denominator for 9 and 12 is 36, as it is the least common multiple of the two denominators.Convert to Equivalent Fractions: Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator of 36. For $ \frac{5}{9} $, multiply the numerator and denominator by 4 to get $ \frac{20}{36} $. For $ \frac{7}{12} $, multiply the numerator and denominator by 3 to get $ \frac{21}{36} $.Rewrite Expression: Rewrite the original expression with the equivalent fractions. The expression becomes -$ \frac{20}{36} $ + $ -\frac{21}{36} $.Add Fractions: Add the fractions with the common denominator. Since both fractions have the same denominator, we can combine the numerators and keep the denominator the same. The sum is -$ \frac{20}{36} $ - $ \frac{21}{36} $ = -$ \frac{41}{36} $.Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction, if possible. The fraction -$ \frac{41}{36} $ is already in its simplest form because 41 and 36 have no common factors other than 1.

Reduce to simplest form. $\newline$ $-\frac{5}{9}+\left(-\frac{7}{12}\right)=$

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Reduce to simplest form. $\newline$ $-\frac{5}{9}+\left(-\frac{7}{12}\right)=$