Express -2/5 and -3/8 with a common denominator and state which is greater.

-3/8. LCM of 5 and 8 = 40. -2/5 = -16/40, -3/8 = -15/40. Since -15 > -16, -3/8 is greater.

Express $- \frac{2}{5}$ and $- \frac{3}{8}$ with a common denominator and state which is greater.

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LCM of 5 and 8 = 40.

- \frac{2}{5} = - \frac{16}{40}, - \frac{3}{8} = - \frac{15}{40}

. Since -15 > -16,

- \frac{3}{8}

is greater.

Answer: B)

- \frac{3}{8}

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