| To subtract a fraction from a whole number, convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator, then subtract. |
| Convert the whole number 2 into sevenths. 2 = 14/7. | ||
| 2 | = | \(\dfrac{14}{7}\) |
| Subtract | = | \(\dfrac{14}{7} - \dfrac{3}{7} = \dfrac{11}{7}\) |
| 11/7 is already in simplest form. | ||