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Find the missing fraction.

?? - 3/10 = 1/5

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Answer:

1/2

Explanation:

x - 3/10 = 1/5

Get a common denominator

x - 3/10 = 1/5 *2/2

x - 3/10 = 2/10

Add 3/10 to each side

x - 3/10 + 3/10 = 2/10 + 3/10

x = 5/10

Simplify

x = 1/2

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