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For example:
4 - 3/8
You have to convert 4 into an equivalent fraction with the same denominator as the fraction (bottom half of fraction). 4 = 32/8
32/8 - 3/8 = 29/8
You can leave it like this or;
Convert to a mixed number - 4 and 5/8
Make into a decimal - 4.625
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How to subtract a fraction from a whole number?
Change the whole number into an improper fraction with the same denominator as the fraction and then subtract accordingly
How do you subtract mixed numbers and improper fraction?
First you would want to change the mixed number to an improper fraction. Then you can subtract
How to subtract a mixed number from a whole number?
You convert the mixed numeral into an improper fraction. Now subtract the improper fraction from the whole number by putting the whole number over 1.
How do your borrow from a whole number when subtracting fractions?
A mixed number has a whole number and a fraction. A fraction is a number that is less than whole and that has a denominator underneath a numerator. To add or subtract mixed numbers, add or subtract the fractions, then add or subtract the whole numbers. If the fraction portion of a mixed number, such as 2 5/6, is more than the fraction portion of the mixed number you're trying to subtract from, such as 3 1/6, you must borrow from the whole number of the mixed number you're trying to subtract from to make its fraction bigger... Please comment on my answers I do not have a Facebook account...
When you subtract a mixed number from a whole number what will the answer be?
It will be either a mixed fraction or a proper fraction, positive or negative.
How so you subtract fractions?
You have to get common denominators and then subtract the biggest numerator (top number) by the smallest, you may have to cnacel the fraction down to get the smallest possible fraction
How do you subtract an improper fraction from a whole number?
u just bfffl
How do you subtract a whole number with a fraction from a whole number?
The recommended method in schools is to write the whole number as a rational fraction with denominator 1, and then proceed as you would for subtracting one fraction from another fraction.
When you subtract fraction with whole numbers and you have to borrow them can you borrow the whole number twice?
No.
How do you turn a complex fraction into a regular fraction?
First you have to multiply the whole number with the top number in your fraction. REMEMBER TO KEEP THE BOTTOM NUMBER THE SAME!!!!! Your number will be an irregular fraction.
What should be subtracted from number 2789 to make it divisible by 10?
2,789/10= 2,78.9. Just move the decimal place over one spot. So, if the answer has to be a whole number, not a fraction, then please subtract 9 from the number to get 2,780. No fraction.
How do you subtract unlike fractions?
The first thing you obviously do is find an equivalent fraction for thedenominator number at the bottom of the fraction.).After you've done that you gotta subtract whatever you put to the top you put to the bottom! :>
