If you convert all of the fractions to tenths, the whole problem becomes much easier. Take it one step at a time.
Convert 1/2 to 5/10 and 1/5 to 2/10.
Now subtract from left to right. Start with the whole numbers, 9 and 6.
9-6=3, move on the their fractions, 8/10 - 5/10 =3/10.
So now you have 3 3/10. Subtract the last number from your answer. 3-1=2 and 3/10 - 2/10= 1/10.
So your final answer would be 2 1/10