To solve the expression \( 6 - \frac{2}{5} \), follow these steps:

### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. The whole number is \(6\).
2. The fraction is \(\frac{2}{5}\).
3. We need to subtract the fraction from the whole number.

Express \(6\) as a fraction:
\[
6 = \frac{30}{5}
\]

Now, subtract:
\[
\frac{30}{5} - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{30 - 2}{5} = \frac{28}{5}
\]

Thus, the result is \( \frac{28}{5} \), or as a mixed number, it can be written as:
\[
5 \frac{3}{5}
\]

### Final Answer:
\[
6 - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{28}{5} \text{ or } 5 \frac{3}{5}
\]

Would you like more details or have any questions?

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do you convert improper fractions to mixed numbers?
2. What is the decimal form of \( \frac{28}{5} \)?
3. How do you subtract two fractions with different denominators?
4. What is the general rule for subtracting a fraction from a whole number?
5. How do you simplify improper fractions?

**Tip**: Always convert whole numbers into fractions when subtracting a fraction from a whole number for easier calculation.

Learn how to subtract the fraction 2/5 from the whole number 6. This step-by-step guide walks you through converting the whole number to a fraction and performing the subtraction. Suitable for students in Grades 5-6, the solution is presented both as an improper fraction (28/5) and a mixed number (5 3/5).

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