Solve 2 - 3/5.

To solve the expression 2 - 3/5, we first need to convert the whole number into a fraction for easier calculation.

Step 1: Convert 2 into a Fraction

The number 2 can be expressed as a fraction:

• 2 = 2/1

Step 2: Find a Common Denominator

Next, we need a common denominator to subtract the fractions. The denominators are 1 and 5. The least common denominator is 5.

Step 3: Rewrite the Fractions

Now, we convert 2/1 to have a denominator of 5:

• 2/1 = (2 × 5)/(1 × 5) = 10/5

Step 4: Perform the Subtraction

Now we can subtract:

• 10/5 - 3/5 = (10 - 3)/5 = 7/5

Final Result

The result of the expression 2 - 3/5 is:

7/5 or 1.4 in decimal form.