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Choose the answer. Subtract. Express your answer in simplest form. PLZ HELP ME!!!!

8/10 - 3/5

A. 1/5

B. 5/5

C. 2/10

D. 4/5

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Simplify 8/10 to 4/5 and 4/5 - 3/5 = 1/5
A. 1/5
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Make common denominators.
\\ (8*1)/(10*1)=\boxed{ (8)/(10)} \\
\\ (3*2)/(5*2)=\boxed{ (6)/(10)} \\
\\ (8)/(10)- (6)/(10)= (2)/(10) Now simplify,
\\ (2:2)/(10:2)= (1)/(5) \\ Answer:
\\ \boxed{A. (1)/(5)}
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