Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 3 } { 8 } - \frac { 5 } { 9 }$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in simplest form.
- $\frac { 3 } { 8 } - \frac { 5 } { 9 }$

• A) \(\frac { - 2 } { 17 }\)
• B) \(\frac { - 1 } { 36 }\)
• C) \(\frac { - 13 } { 72 }\)
• D) \(\frac { - 13 } { 17 }\)

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