What is 3/10 - 2/10?

Here's how to subtract 2/10 from 3/10:

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can subtract the numerators.

3 − 2 = 1

So the answer is:

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

No good. 2 is larger than 1. So we're done reducing.