Answer
$\frac{-2}{5}$
Work Step by Step
$ \frac{1}{5}- \frac{3}{5}$
The fractions share a common denominator. To subtract the two fractions, subtract the numerators.
$ \frac{1}{5}- \frac{3}{5}= \frac{1-3}{5}= \frac{-2}{5}$
Prealgebra (7th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321955048
ISBN 13:
978-0-32195-504-3
Chapter 4 - Section 4.5 - Integrated Review - Summary on Fractions and Operations on Fractions - Page 278: 32
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