Perform the indicated operation. Where possible, reduce the answer to its lowest terms.
-$\frac { 4 } { 5 } - \frac { 3 } { 20 }$
A) $\frac { 3 } { 5 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 20 }$
C) $\frac { 13 } { 20 }$
D) $\frac { 7 } { 10 }$

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To subtract these fractions, they must have a common denominator. The least common denominator for 5 and 20 is 20. Convert $\frac{4}{5}$ to $\frac{16}{20}$ (by multiplying both numerator and denominator by 4). Then, $\frac{16}{20} - \frac{3}{20} = \frac{13}{20}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 4 } { 5 } - \frac { 3 } { 20 }$