Solving 1 2/5 - 3/5
This problem involves subtracting fractions, and we can break it down into a few steps:
1. Convert the mixed number to a fraction:
- 1 2/5 is the same as (1 * 5 + 2) / 5 = 7/5
2. Subtract the fractions:
- Now we have 7/5 - 3/5. Since the denominators are the same, we can simply subtract the numerators: (7 - 3)/5 = 4/5
Therefore, 1 2/5 - 3/5 = 4/5