Question

How do I subtract fractions? Like with whole numbers like for an a example: 2 - 1 2/5? How do I start off? Please explain step by step

Answer 1

3/5

Explanation:

1. Convert

2/1 - 1 2/5

turn 1 2/5 into improper fraction

2/1 - 7/5

2. Common Denominator

2/1 = 10/5

3. Solve

10/5 - 7/5 = 3/5