Add or subtract as indicated.
-$\frac { 1 } { 10 } - \left( - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right)$
A) $- \frac { 2 } { 5 }$
B) $\frac { 2 } { 5 }$
C) $- \frac { 3 } { 5 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 5 }$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Subtracting a negative is the same as adding its positive value. Thus, $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{10} + \frac{5}{10} = \frac{6}{10} = \frac{3}{5}$.

Add or Subtract as Indicated 110−(−12)\frac { 1 } { 10 } - \left( - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right)101​−(−21​)

Add or Subtract as Indicated $\frac { 1 } { 10 } - \left( - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right)$