16/155 subtracted by 218/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 16/155 subtracted by 218/4 is: -55 187/310

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac2184\) from \(\frac16155\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 155 and 4 is 620.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac16155\) to \(\frac{64}620\)
Convert \(\frac2184\) to \(\frac{33790}620\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 64 - 33790 = -33726

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-33726620\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -33726 and 620 is 2.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-16863310\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-16863310\) can be written as the mixed number \(-55\frac187310\).

Final Answer

The result of 16/155 subtracted by 218/4 is:

\[ \frac{16}{155} - \frac{218}{4} = -55\frac187310 \]

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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