Subtracting fractions from whole numbers

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What is subtracting fractions from whole numbers?

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It is the process of taking a fraction away from a whole number, resulting in a new whole number and possibly a fraction.

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How do you subtract a fraction from a whole number?

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Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction being subtracted, then subtract the numerators.

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What is 26 - 2/10?

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25 8/10

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What is 534 - 2/4?

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533 2/4

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What is 34 - 2/9?

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33 7/9

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What is 54 - 3/5?

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53 2/5

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What is 12 - 1/2?

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11 1/2

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, such as 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.

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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 does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.