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A3/5 - 2/5
B4/5 - 1/5
C2/5 - 3/5
D5/6 - 1/6
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2/5 - 3/5
The difference 2/5 - 3/5 is -1/5, which is negative.
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