26/285 subtracted by 4/2 in Fraction Form

The result of 26/285 subtracted by 4/2 is: -2 26/285

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac42\) from \(\frac26285\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 285 and 2 is 570.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac26285\) to \(\frac{52}570\)
Convert \(\frac42\) to \(\frac{1140}570\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 52 - 1140 = -1088

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-1088570\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -1088 and 570 is 2.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-544285\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-544285\) can be written as the mixed number \(-2\frac26285\).

Final Answer

The result of 26/285 subtracted by 4/2 is:

\[ \frac{26}{285} - \frac{4}{2} = -2\frac26285 \]

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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