220/81 subtracted by 70/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 220/81 subtracted by 70/4 is: -15 35/162

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac704\) from \(\frac22081\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 81 and 4 is 324.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac22081\) to \(\frac{880}324\)
Convert \(\frac704\) to \(\frac{5670}324\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 880 - 5670 = -4790

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-4790324\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -4790 and 324 is 2.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-2395162\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-2395162\) can be written as the mixed number \(-15\frac35162\).

Final Answer

The result of 220/81 subtracted by 70/4 is:

\[ \frac{220}{81} - \frac{70}{4} = -15\frac35162 \]

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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