67/236 subtracted by 149/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 67/236 subtracted by 149/4 is: -37 2/59

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac1494\) from \(\frac67236\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 236 and 4 is 236.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac67236\) to \(\frac{67}236\)
Convert \(\frac1494\) to \(\frac{8791}236\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 67 - 8791 = -8724

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-8724236\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -8724 and 236 is 4.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-218159\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-218159\) can be written as the mixed number \(-37\frac259\).

Final Answer

The result of 67/236 subtracted by 149/4 is:

\[ \frac{67}{236} - \frac{149}{4} = -37\frac259 \]

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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