Simplify the Expression $$\frac { 1 } { 2 } - \frac { 4 } { 5 }$$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. $$\frac { 1 } { 2 } - \frac { 4 } { 5 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 3 } { 10 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 10 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 3 } { 10 }\)
• D) \(1\)
• E) \(- \frac { 1 } { 10 }\)

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