Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator
Rewrite the subtraction problem using like denominators
Subtract the numerators
Keep the denominator the same
Simplify the fraction if possible
Convert to a mixed number if needed
Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator
Rewrite the subtraction problem using like denominators
Subtract the numerators
Keep the denominator the same
Simplify the fraction if possible
Convert to a mixed number if needed