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Subtract 1/10 from 3/5

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 10 is 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   3/5 = 3 × 2/5 × 2 = 6/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   1/10 = 1 × 1/10 × 1 = 1/10
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   6/10 - 1/10 = 6 - 1/10 = 5/10
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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