Subtract 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 fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means finding the difference between two fractions, which involves taking one fraction away from another.

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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.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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The first step is to ensure both fractions have a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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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, place the whole number over 1 (e.g., 3 becomes 3/1).

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What is the result of 7/5 - 4/5?

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3/5

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What is the result of 1 1/4 - 3/4?

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2/4 or 1/2

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What is the result of 1 2/6 - 3/6?

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5/6

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What is the result of 1 - 5/12?

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7/12