What is the solution to the equation fraction 4 over 5 n minus fraction 1 over 5 equals fraction 2 over 5 n?

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To solve the equation

\[ \frac{4}{5} n - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{2}{5} n, \]

we can start by eliminating the fractions. We can multiply the entire equation by 5 to clear the denominators:

\[ 5 \left( \frac{4}{5} n \right) - 5 \left( \frac{1}{5} \right) = 5 \left( \frac{2}{5} n \right). \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 4n - 1 = 2n. \]

Next, we'll isolate the terms involving \(n\). To do this, we can subtract \(2n\) from both sides of the equation:

\[ 4n - 2n - 1 = 0. \]

This combines to:

\[ 2n - 1 = 0. \]

Now, we add 1 to both sides:

\[ 2n = 1. \]

Finally, we divide both sides by 2:

\[ n = \frac{1}{2}. \]

Thus, the solution to the equation is

\[ \boxed{\frac{1}{2}}. \]