Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 5 } { 9 } - \frac { 1 } { 10 }$$

question 69

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in simplest form.
- $$\frac { 5 } { 9 } - \frac { 1 } { 10 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 82 } { 9 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 41 } { 90 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 60 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 90 } { 41 }\)

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