Simplify.
-$\left(\frac{3}{8}+\frac{1}{4}\right) \cdot \frac{5}{10}$
A) $\frac{13}{80}$
B) $\frac{5}{16}$
C) $\frac{1}{2}$
D) $\frac{5}{2}$

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First, find a common denominator for $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{1}{4}$, which is 8. Convert $\frac{1}{4}$ to $\frac{2}{8}$. Add $\frac{3}{8} + \frac{2}{8} = \frac{5}{8}$. Then multiply $\frac{5}{8} \cdot \frac{5}{10} = \frac{25}{80} = \frac{5}{16}$.

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Simplify
- $\left(\frac{3}{8}+\frac{1}{4}\right) \cdot \frac{5}{10}$ A) $\frac{13}{80}$ B) $\frac{5}{16}$ C) $\frac{1}{2}$ D) $\frac{5}{2}$