Subtracting fractions from whole numbers

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What is a fraction?

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

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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 finding the difference between the whole number and the fraction, resulting in a new number that may also be a fraction.

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How do you convert a whole number to a fraction?

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To convert a whole number to a fraction, you can write it as the whole number over 1 (e.g., 5 = 5/1).

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What is the first step in subtracting a fraction from a whole number?

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The first step is to convert the whole number into a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction being subtracted.

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If you have 54 - 3/5, what is the first step?

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Convert 54 to a fraction: 54 = 54/1. Then find a common denominator with 3/5.

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What is the common denominator for 54/1 and 3/5?

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The common denominator is 5. Convert 54/1 to 270/5.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Convert both fractions to have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is 54 - 3/5 expressed as a fraction?

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54 - 3/5 = 270/5 - 3/5 = 267/5, which simplifies to 53 2/5.

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What is 1 - 2/8?

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1 - 2/8 = 1 - 1/4 = 3/4, which is the same as 6/8.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).