Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 3 p } { 16 q } - \frac { 15 p } { 16 q }$

question 108

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $\frac { 3 p } { 16 q } - \frac { 15 p } { 16 q }$

• A) \(\frac { 9 p } { 8 q }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 3 p } { 4 q }\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 p } { 4 q }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 9 p } { 8 q }\)

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