Add. Do not use a number line except as a check.
-$-\frac{1}{8}+\left(-\frac{1}{5}\right)$
A) -1
B) $-\frac{3}{40}$
C) $-\frac{13}{40}$
D) $-\frac{2}{13}$

Name: Add. Do not use a number line except as a check. -$-\frac{1}{8}+\left(-\frac{1}{5}\right)$ A) -1 B) $-\frac{3}{40}$ C) $-\frac{13}{40}$ D) $-\frac{2}{13}$
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To add $-\frac{1}{8}+\left(-\frac{1}{5}\right)$, first find a common denominator, which is 40. Convert each fraction: $-\frac{5}{40}-\frac{8}{40} = -\frac{13}{40}$.

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