107/234 subtracted by 131/6 in Fraction Form

The result of 107/234 subtracted by 131/6 is: -22 73/117

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac1316\) from \(\frac107234\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 234 and 6 is 234.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac107234\) to \(\frac{107}234\)
Convert \(\frac1316\) to \(\frac{5109}234\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 107 - 5109 = -5002

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-5002234\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -5002 and 234 is 2.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-2501117\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-2501117\) can be written as the mixed number \(-22\frac73117\).

Final Answer

The result of 107/234 subtracted by 131/6 is:

\[ \frac{107}{234} - \frac{131}{6} = -22\frac73117 \]

Understanding Fraction Subtraction

How to Subtract Fractions

To subtract fractions, you need to ensure they have a common denominator. Then subtract the numerators:

\( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{d} = \frac{ad - bc}{bd} \) (when denominators are different)

Or simply \( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{b} = \frac{a - c}{b} \) (when denominators are the same)

Why Simplify Fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with and understand. A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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