1 1/2 - 1/5 as a Fraction
Understanding the Calculation
To calculate 1 1/2 - 1/5, we need to convert both numbers into fractions and then subtract.
Converting the Mixed Number
The mixed number 1 1/2 can be converted into an improper fraction:
1 1/2 = 3/2
Converting the Fraction
The fraction 1/5 is already in its simplest form.
Subtracting the Fractions
To subtract the fractions, we need to have the same denominator. The least common multiple (LCM) of 2 and 5 is 10. Therefore, we can convert both fractions to have a denominator of 10:
3/2 = 15/10
1/5 = 2/10
Now, we can subtract the fractions:
15/10 - 2/10 = 13/10
Result
The result of the calculation 1 1/2 - 1/5 is:
13/10
This is an improper fraction, which can be simplified to a mixed number:
13/10 = 1 3/10
Therefore, the result of the calculation 1 1/2 - 1/5 is 1 3/10.
