Simplify the Expression $\frac { 1 + 8 } { 10 + 6 }$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $\frac { 1 + 8 } { 10 + 6 }$

A) $\frac { 9 } { 4 }$
B) $\frac { 9 } { 16 }$
C) $- \frac { 7 } { 4 }$
D) $- \frac { 7 } { 16 }$