Solution:
1. Given:
- The fraction to calculate: \frac{3}{10}
- The whole number: 8
2. Calculate:
- To find \frac{3}{10} of 8, multiply the fraction by 8:
\frac{3}{10} \times 8 = \frac{3 \times 8}{10}
3. Simplify:
\frac{24}{10} = 2.4
The result of \frac{3}{10} of 8 is 2.4.