How do you subtract mixed fraction from whole numbers?

To subtract a fraction from any other number, both numbers need to be converted to fractions with the same denominator.

So, to subtract 34/5 from 7 we need to convert both numbers to fractions with 5 as the denominator.....

a) 3 x 5 = 15.

b) 15 + 4= 19

c) 34/5 = 19/5

d) 7 x 5 = 35

e) 7 = 35/5

f) 35/5 - 19/5 = 16/5

g) 16 / 5 = 3 and 1 remainder

h) 16/5 = 31/5

So, the answer is

i) 7 - 34/5 = 31/5