What is the difference of the fractions? Use the number line to help find the answer. 1 half minus 1 and 1 fifth Expand Image

Convert the fractions to tenths: 1/2 = 5/10 and 1 1/5 = 12/10. Then 5/10 − 12/10 = −7/10, so the difference is negative seven tenths, choice A.

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