Evaluate 1-3/5

$1 - \frac{3}{5}$

Step 1

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$\frac{5}{5} - \frac{3}{5}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{5 - 3}{5}$

Step 3

Subtract $3$ from $5$ .

$\frac{2}{5}$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{2}{5}$

Decimal Form:

$0.4$