205/160 subtracted by 10/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 205/160 subtracted by 10/4 is: -2 25/32

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac104\) from \(\frac205160\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 160 and 4 is 160.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac205160\) to \(\frac{205}160\)
Convert \(\frac104\) to \(\frac{400}160\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 205 - 400 = -195

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-195160\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -195 and 160 is 5.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-3932\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-3932\) can be written as the mixed number \(-2\frac2532\).

Final Answer

The result of 205/160 subtracted by 10/4 is:

\[ \frac{205}{160} - \frac{10}{4} = -2\frac2532 \]

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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