Subtracting Fractions from Whole Numbers Quiz

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

• Add the fraction to the whole number

• Multiply the whole number by the fraction

• Convert the whole number to a fraction

• Convert the fraction to a whole number

In the example 7 - 2/3, what is the common denominator used?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 7

After converting 7 to a fraction and finding a common denominator, what is the result of 21 - 2?

• 20

• 17

• 23

• 19

In the example 3 - 4/5, what fraction is 3 converted into before finding a common denominator?

• 3/1

• 3/5

• 5/3

• 4/5

What is the final result of the subtraction 3 - 4/5?

• 9/5

• 5/5

• 11/5

• 7/5