To subtract fractions, we need to find a common denominator.
In this case, the least common multiple of 4 and 5 is 20.
-1/4 = -5/20
-(-3/5) = 3/5
Now, we can subtract the fractions:
-5/20 - 3/5 = -5/20 - 12/20 = -17/20
Therefore, -1/4 - (-3/5) = -17/20.
-1/4 - (-3/5)
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