Convert to equivalent fraction: Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction we are subtracting. To do this, we multiply the whole number by 7/7 to get an equivalent fraction. 4 * (7/7) = 28/7Subtract fractions: Now that we have both numbers as fractions with the same denominator, we can subtract them. (28/7) - (5/7) = (28 - 5) / 7Perform subtraction: Perform the subtraction in the numerator. 28 - 5 = 23Write final answer: Write down the result as a fraction. 23/7 is the final answer.

Grade 7

Add and subtract fractions

Full solution

Q. subtract

\frac{5}{7}

from

4

Convert to equivalent fraction: Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction we are subtracting. $\newline$ To do this, we multiply the whole number by $\frac{7}{7}$ to get an equivalent fraction. $\newline$ $4 \times \left(\frac{7}{7}\right) = \frac{28}{7}$
Subtract fractions: Now that we have both numbers as fractions with the same denominator, we can subtract them. $(\frac{28}{7}) - (\frac{5}{7}) = (\frac{28 - 5}{7})$
Perform subtraction: Perform the subtraction in the numerator. $28 - 5 = 23$
Write final answer: Write down the result as a fraction. $\frac{23}{7}$ is the final answer.