Add or Subtract as Indicated $\frac { 5 } { 27 } - \frac { 4 } { 45 }$

question 35

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract as indicated. Write the answer in lowest terms.
- $\frac { 5 } { 27 } - \frac { 4 } { 45 }$

• A) \(\frac { 13 } { 1215 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 135 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 7 } { 45 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 13 } { 135 }\)

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