Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { - 4 } { 7 } - \frac { 13 } { 23 }$$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in simplest form.
- $$\frac { - 4 } { 7 } - \frac { 13 } { 23 }$$

• A) \(\frac { - 161 } { 183 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 183 } { 7 }\)
• C) \(\frac { - 1 } { 483 }\)
• D) \(\frac { - 183 } { 161 }\)

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