Solving 1 2/5 - 4/5
This problem involves subtracting a fraction from a mixed number. Here's how to solve it step-by-step:
1. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction:
- Multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator of the fraction (5): 1 * 5 = 5
- Add the numerator (2) to the result: 5 + 2 = 7
- Keep the same denominator: 7/5
Now we have: 7/5 - 4/5
2. Subtract the numerators:
- Since the denominators are the same, we can simply subtract the numerators: 7 - 4 = 3
3. Keep the same denominator:
- The result is 3/5
Therefore, 1 2/5 - 4/5 = 3/5.