Subtracting Fractions from a Whole Number

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, and it can be zero or any positive number (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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What does it mean to subtract a fraction from a whole number?

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Subtracting a fraction from a whole number means taking away a part of the whole, which results in a smaller number that may also include a fraction.

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How do you subtract a fraction from a whole number?

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To subtract a fraction from a whole number, convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction being subtracted, then perform the subtraction.

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What is the result of 3 - 5/8?

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2 3/8

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What is the result of 3 - 7/8?

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2 1/8

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What is the result of 4 - 1/2?

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3 1/2

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What is the result of 4 - 1/7?

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3 6/7

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What is the result of 4 - 1/3?

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3 2/3

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.