3/10 minus 1/5 as a Fraction
To find the result of 3/10 minus 1/5 as a fraction, we need to follow the rules of subtracting fractions.
Step 1: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 5
The least common multiple of 10 and 5 is 10. Therefore, we can convert both fractions to have a denominator of 10.
Step 2: Convert 1/5 to have a denominator of 10
To convert 1/5 to have a denominator of 10, we can multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2:
1/5 = (1 x 2) / (5 x 2) = 2/10
Step 3: Subtract the Fractions
Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can subtract them:
3/10 - 2/10 = (3 - 2) / 10 = 1/10
Result
The result of 3/10 minus 1/5 as a fraction is 1/10.
