159/256 subtracted by 72/3 in Fraction Form

The result of 159/256 subtracted by 72/3 is: -24 159/256

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac723\) from \(\frac159256\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 256 and 3 is 768.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac159256\) to \(\frac{477}768\)
Convert \(\frac723\) to \(\frac{18432}768\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 477 - 18432 = -17955

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-17955768\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -17955 and 768 is 3.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-5985256\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-5985256\) can be written as the mixed number \(-24\frac159256\).

Final Answer

The result of 159/256 subtracted by 72/3 is:

\[ \frac{159}{256} - \frac{72}{3} = -24\frac159256 \]

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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