How do you subtract a whole number from a fraction?

To subtract a whole number from a fraction, you need to express the whole number as a fraction with the same denominator as the original fraction.

Here’s a step-by-step process:

1. Identify your fraction and the whole number you want to subtract.
2. Convert the whole number into a fraction. If your whole number is, say, 3, you can express it as 3/1.
3. Find a common denominator for both fractions. For example, if your fraction is 2/5 and you want to subtract 3, you will convert 3/1 to a fraction with a denominator of 5, which is 15/5.
4. Now, perform the subtraction: 2/5 – 15/5.
5. Subtract the numerators: 2 – 15 = -13, and keep the common denominator 5.
6. Your answer is -13/5.

This method helps to maintain consistency in your calculations, ensuring that both numbers are in fraction form.