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Subtract 3/10 from 1/2

1/2 - 3/10 is 1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
   1/2 = 1 × 5/2 × 5 = 5/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   3/10 = 3 × 1/10 × 1 = 3/10
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   5/10 - 3/10 = 5 - 3/10 = 2/10
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5

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